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Capital from a Pilaster, with Acanthus and Sheath Leaves and Flower Bud
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Engaged pilaster capital, decorated in relief with stylized, spiny-looking acanthus leaves supporting a central rosette, with petals partially open, seen in profile. Rosette is heavily damaged. Acanthus decoration continues around to one short side, suggesting that this was placed in a corner space.
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics
Unknown formerly of the Kevorkian Collection. Said to be from Bawit.
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Gift of The Hagop Kevorkian Foundation in memory of Hagop Kevorkian
Title: Capital from a Pilaster, with Acanthus and Sheath Leaves and Flower Bud
Description:
Engaged pilaster capital, decorated in relief with stylized, spiny-looking acanthus leaves supporting a central rosette, with petals partially open, seen in profile.
Rosette is heavily damaged.
Acanthus decoration continues around to one short side, suggesting that this was placed in a corner space.
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