acanthus leaf

acanthus leaf

A decorative sculpture based on the acanthus leaf, a spicy Mediterranean plant. Popular Greek, decorative motif adapted from the acanthus plant. Found in almost all the classics of design, including the capital of the Corinthian column.

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