Bible Encyclopedias
Balustrade
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
is a range of small balusters supporting a coping or cornice, and forming a parapet or enclosure. Balustrum, a name sometimes applied to the chancel- rails, or cancelli (q.v.)
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Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Balustrade'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/balustrade.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.