Byzantine Column Capital in Marble
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Byzantium, Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), ca. 5th - 7th century CE. With stylized acanthus leaves on each side in low relief, above leaves is a two-tired abacuses with central boss, and below the corners are small rounded appendages, likely vestigial volutes. The ultimate descendants of the Corinthian classical order of columns, such small scale capitals, like this one, were generally used in the nave colonnades of Byzantine churches. 8-1/4"H x 11-1/2" diagonal.
Provenance: Ex-private East Coast, USA collection.
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Provenance: Ex-private East Coast, USA collection.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
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Byzantine Column Capital in Marble
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