Pilaster
7th century - 11th century (made)
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This pilaster capital is carved from limestone with a triangular leaf-like form with two volutes at the top, between two leaf-shaped compartments, each filled with an S-shaped scroll terminateing in trefoils. Above and below are two bands of zig-zag ornament.
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Materials and techniques | Carved limestone |
Brief description | Coptic pilaster, Egypt, 7th to 11th centuries |
Physical description | Pilaster-capital, carved limestone. Carved en creux with a triangular leaf-like form with two volutes at the top, between two leaf-shaped compartments, each filled with an S- shaped scroll terminating in trefoilds. Above and below are two bands of zig-zag ornament. |
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Object history | Given by Henry Wallis Esq. |
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Summary | This pilaster capital is carved from limestone with a triangular leaf-like form with two volutes at the top, between two leaf-shaped compartments, each filled with an S-shaped scroll terminateing in trefoils. Above and below are two bands of zig-zag ornament. |
Bibliographic reference | List of Works of Art acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum during the Year 1901 arranged according to the Dates of Acquisition. London: Her Majesty's Stationary Office. Wyman and Sons. 1904. pp.144 |
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Accession number | 855-1901 |
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Record created | May 22, 2009 |
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