仰莲柱头【英】

Pillar Capital in Shape of Upturned Lotus

定义

莫高窟北周时期洞窟的龛柱柱头多为莲花瓣下垂的仰莲形，柱身绕着莲茎。

The majority of the niche columns or pillars in the Northern Zhou Mogao Caves have capitals in the shape of an upturned lotus with drooping petals, and shafts entwined with lotus stems.