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A jamb statue is: a figure carved on the——jambs of a doorway. Or window. These statues are often human figures-typically religious figures or secular or ecclesiastical leaders. Jambs are usually a part of a portal, accompanied by lintel and trumeau.
Two commonly known examples of jamb statues are the ones in Chartres Cathedral and those in Reims Cathedral; both locations are in France.
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- ^ "Glossary of Medieval Art. And Architecture". May 1997. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
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