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THE PARTHENON AND ITS SCULPTURES. 17 The lowest course of the cella wall was, following the general tradition, built of great blocks. The mouldings are few and simple although of slight and Fig. 62. — Section of Portico : from Penrose. subtle curvature. The only carvings other than the sculpture were simple &%^ and tongue, and bead and reel mouldings at the antse ; the latter is repeated above the metopes. (Fig. 65.) In the roofing there are several curious adjustments. The
