Capital with Acanthus Leaves

12th century (Medieval)

26.1 cm 27.5 cm 27 cm

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This capital's acanthus-leaf decoration is an abstract interpretation of the Corinthian capital used in Greek and Roman architecture. It is accented by a geometric pattern of drill holes. The carving is from a church in Avignon, Provence, where a preference for foliate capital...

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Owned by Paul Grigaut. Acquired by Sloan's Art Galleries, Washington, D. C.; purchased by Walters Art Museum, November, 1973.
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French
Medium
marble

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