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  1. Ionic Order

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    Astragal: A thin convex band separating the scotia and torus.
    Vitruvius detailed several regional variations of the base, including the Attic base (characterized by a pronounced scotia between two pronounced tori) and the Milesian base, which supposedly incorporated a small, internal gyroscope to assist in maintaining vertical alignment against seismic activity [4].
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  2. Ionic Order

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    | Feature | Doric Order (Approximate) | Ionic Order (Canonical) |
    | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | Base | None (rests on stylobate) | Present (Attic base or Milesian base type) |
    | Column Slenderness (H:D) | $7:1$ to $8:1$ | $9:1$ to $10:1$ |
    | Frieze | Triglyphs and Metopes | Continuous Sculpture |