Modillion
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In architecture, a modillion is an ornate bracket, more horizontal in shape and less imposing than a corbel. They are often seen underneath a cornice which helps to support them. Modillions are more e
Modillions under the cornice of the Morgan, Leith, and Cook Building in the East Portland Grand Avenue Historic District, Portland, Oregon
Trinity College, in Dublin.
La rue Forgeur, Liège, Belgium.
Église de Dampierre, south side of the part of choir from the 13th century.
Eaves
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The eaves are the edges of the roof which overhang the face of a wall and, normally, project beyond the side of a building. The eaves form an overhang to throw water clear of the walls and may be high
Modillion
…pediment/entablature, balcony, cornice band or roof cornice. Modillions occur classically under a Corinthian or a Composite cornice but may support any type of eaves cornice. They may be carved or plain. Glossary of architecture…
Eaves overhang, shown here with a bracket system of modillions
Italianate eaves with decorative support brackets