Roman limestone column capital

 

Roman limestone column capital

 

 

Roman limestone column capital

 

Roman limestone column capital


Roman limestone column capital

R26

Roman limestone column capital

£800

 

A substantial limestone column capital carved on three sides with elaborate sprouting foliage decoration. The back surface is plain and the central body of the capital has been hollowed.

The limestone is of a dense type suitable for architectural construction rather than the softer and more friable varieties often used for minor sculpture.

Roman, Eastern empire, c. 3rd Century AD

Losses as seen in the photographs

Size: 21.5 x 19.2 cms

Ex. private collection, Isle of Man, UK.

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