Capital of a pilaster
Capital
late 15th century to early 16th century (made)
late 15th century to early 16th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
This istrian stone capital of a pilaster is carved with a floral design, acanthus leaves and voluts supporting the abacus with incurved sides. In classical architecture, a capital forms the head of a column or pilaster.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Capital of a pilaster |
| Materials and techniques | Istrian stone |
| Brief description | Capital, Istrian stone, floral patterns, acanthus, Italian, late 15th- early 16th century. |
| Physical description | Capital of a pilaster. Istrian stone, carved with a floral design, acanthus leaves and volute, supporting the abacus with incurved sides. |
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| Object history | Bought for £2. 10s. |
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| Summary | This istrian stone capital of a pilaster is carved with a floral design, acanthus leaves and voluts supporting the abacus with incurved sides. In classical architecture, a capital forms the head of a column or pilaster. |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1892. Arranged according to the dates of acquisition, with appendix and indices. London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1893. pp. 233. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 1855-1892 |
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| Record created | December 8, 2008 |
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