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Aedicule

Originally a small Roman shrine found in temples and houses.  In gothic architecture it can be seen as a niche where figures were placed and in the early 18th century used as a frame by designers like William Kent.

18th Century Frame
Brooklyn Museum
Gothic room North elevation