Washington National Cathedral Gargoyles: Molar (59) in Washington, D.C. (dcMemorials.com - a pictorial directory of memorials, monuments, statues & other outdoor art)

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The Molar (59) is a limestone gargoyle sculpted by Constantine Seferlis, located on the south nave of the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. It is one of over a hundred unique gargoyles and grotesques that embellish the cathedral's Gothic Revival architecture. These sculptures combine functional waterspout roles with artistic and symbolic expression. The Molar is part of a notable collection that attracts visitors interested in medieval-inspired stone carvings.