Bead and reel

Bead and reel

"Bead and reel" is an architectural motif, usually found in sculptures, moldings and numismatics. It consists in a thin line where beadlike elements alternate with cylindrical ones.

Bead and reel motifs can be found abundantly in Greek and Hellenistic sculpture, on the border of Hellenistic coins. In India, bead and reel motifs are found extensively, starting from the time of the Mauryan Empire, where they appears at the base of the capital of several of the Pillars of Ashoka.


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  • bead and reel — bead′ and reel′ n. archit. a convex molding having the form of elongated beads alternating with disks placed edge on, or with spherical beads, or with both • Etymology: 1950–55 …   From formal English to slang

  • bead and reel — Archit. a convex molding having the form of elongated beads alternating with disks placed edge on, or with spherical beads, or with both. Also called reel and bead. [1950 55] * * * …   Universalium

  • bead and reel — noun : a round convex molding with disks alternating singly or in pairs with oblong beads * * * Archit. a convex molding having the form of elongated beads alternating with disks placed edge on, or with spherical beads, or with both. Also called… …   Useful english dictionary

  • reel and bead. — See bead and reel. * * * …   Universalium

  • reel and bead. — See bead and reel …   Useful english dictionary

  • reel-and-bead molding — «REEL uhn BEED», a molding alternating disklike parts with long beads …   Useful english dictionary

  • ball and ring — a simplified bead and reel turning, used esp. in English and American furniture of the 17th century. * * * …   Universalium

  • ball and ring — a simplified bead and reel turning, used esp. in English and American furniture of the 17th century …   Useful english dictionary

  • pencil and pearl — noun : bead and reel …   Useful english dictionary

  • Molding (decorative) — For other uses, see Molding (disambiguation). Cavetto molding and resulting shadow pattern Ovolo molding and resulting shadow pattern …   Wikipedia

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