Marble Entablature Fragment

Item

Title
Marble Entablature Fragment
Inventory Number
A0243
Description
Capital of small proportions which, from nature of break, not on top of column, but rather some openwork, ?floral element. On corner fragment w one volute of capital pres which decorated w incised long, horizontal leaflike elements & “tied” w rope in center; front & back surfaces of capital between volutes plain. Between capital & abacus slanting surface carved w leaf & dart defined above by plain, narrow moulding.
State of Preservation
One volute and most of bolster preserved, other volute missing. Worn & chipped.
Height
9.5 cm
Length
15 cm
Width
14 cm
Color
Ca 2.5Y 8/2 (white)
Type
architecture
Material
marble

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