North Porch Coffer
ID: GSATACER03
Detail view of one of the “coffers” of the ceiling of the north porch of the Erechtheion. This recessed construction technique helped to reduce the weight of the ceiling/roof. Note too, the egg and dart design on the molding.
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Keywords: Greece, South, Athens, Acropolis, Erechtheion, Erechtheon, Erechtheum, Athena, Posideon, Egg and Dart, Coffer Coffers, North Porch