baldachin or baldaquin (Q23863)
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(From Italian: baldaccino, canopy of state). An architectural canopy of stone, metal, or fabric. In an ancient theatre such as Miletus, it is a s
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| English | baldachin or baldaquin | (From Italian: baldaccino, canopy of state). An architectural canopy of stone, metal, or fabric. In an ancient theatre such as Miletus, it is a s |
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baldachin or baldaquin (English)
From Italian baldaccino canopy of state. An architectural canopy of stone metal or fabric. In an ancient theatre such as Miletus it is a stone or marble structure built in the form of a canopy that signifies status and serves as a roof to shelter an area from the weather example of baldachin remains are the columns as found in the center of the ima cavea at the theatre at Miletus Turkey."" (English)
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