Doric Pedestal
In the Doric order the height of the capping is one-third diameter. The face of the die is square, and this determines the height of the plinth.
No. 169. Detail of Pedestals.
The capping mouldings consist of a fillet, facia, ovolo, fillet and cavetto. The facia is carried to the underside of the fillet in a curve, and its height is half the total height of the capping. The facia is supported by the ovolo, and a fillet and cavetto complete the capping.
The height of the course of mouldings at the top of the plinth should be divided into three, then the upper third will contain a cavetto moulding and fillet, and the remaining two-thirds an ogee and final fillet.