{"product_id":"curled-acanthus-wall-medallion","title":"Wall Plaques - Round Curled Acanthus Leaves Fancy Wall or Ceiling Medallion 17.75L x 17.75W","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Curled Acanthus Wall Medallion in Victorian Style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis curled acanthus wall medallion is crafted from an exquisite acanthus leaf pattern. Its Victorian-inspired design lends sophistication to any space. The design is symmetrical and highly stylized. The finish is museum white. A curled acanthus wall medallion brings Victorian charm to any space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Reinforced plaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Museum white. Ready to hang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 17.75 in L x 17.75 in W x 1.75 in D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: HP-3842MW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction: Made to order in the USA, 2 to 4 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Acanthus Leaf\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Greeks adopted the acanthus leaf as an ornament on temples and columns. Romans curled the leaf ends. Victorian designers revived the motif again. A round acanthus plaque like this one shows the leaf at full curl. The leaf has never gone out of style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Ceiling Medallions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ceiling medallion, or ceiling rose, is a plaster ornament at the center of a ceiling. It gives a light or chandelier a finished base. In the Georgian period, decorative plaster became common in most interiors. A victorian inspired medallion suits a parlor or a hall. A fancy ceiling medallion also frames a light fixture. Victorian rooms were rich in plaster ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArchitectural Reproduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces are faithful copies of details from the walls of buildings and churches. They were molded from fragments salvaged by wrecking and demolition companies. Browse more pieces in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/museumize.com\/collections\/wall-art-collection\"\u003eWall Art collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Hang the curled acanthus wall medallion on a wall or ceiling. It measures 17.75 in across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Victorian Style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictorian designers revived many past styles. Gothic, Italianate, and Romanesque details all appeared in one era. A victorian inspired medallion and a round acanthus plaque belong in a formal room. A fancy ceiling medallion adds drama overhead. Choose a curled acanthus wall medallion for a calm look. Its museum white finish suits any wall color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant the story of the leaf? This page covers Bassae, Vitruvius, and the Renaissance revival. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Acanthus_(ornament)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAcanthus (ornament) - Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant to know the era? This page covers Victorian architecture and its revival styles. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Victorian_architecture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVictorian Architecture - Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"House Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40209284431985,"sku":"HP-3842MW","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/HP-3842MW-curled-acanthus-organic-classical-round-wall-hanging-1080.jpg?v=1777663226","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/curled-acanthus-wall-medallion","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}