Cornices mouldings (244 x 4 x 4.7 cm)

Dentil. Dentil – teeth. This pattern was inspired by the cut ends of rafters, and its emergence was greatly influenced by Persian culture. The oldest example of the pattern is found in the decoration of the tomb of the Persian ruler Darius in 500 BC. The ancient Greeks quickly adopted it and it was already widely used in the decoration of the buttresses of Greek buildings of practically the same period. The pattern became the main decor used by Roman and Renaissance architects. And now ceiling cornices are very popular with this ornament.