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)

Material