Inverted bell
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For other uses, see Inverted bell (disambiguation).
The inverted bell is a metaphorical name for geometric shape that resembles a bell upside down.
In architecture, the term is applied, e.g., to describe the shape of the capitals of Corinthian columns.
The inverted bell is used in shape classification in pottery[1], often featured in archaeology as well as in modern times.
The inverted bell curve is sometimes called well curve.
 A bell |
CorinthianCapitalDrawing.jpg
A Greco-Bactrian Corinthian capital |
 Bell-mouth spillway at Llyn Celyn |
 Inverted-bell beakers from the Beaker culture |
 Bell krater |
[edit] References
- ^ "Modern Fishing Lure Collectibles: Identification & Value Guide" (2002), ISBN 1-57432-277-X
