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Capital

Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Italy (made)

This stone capital is ornamented with four acanthus leaves supporting the scrolled squre head carved with vines.


Object details

Categories
Sculpture
Architecture
Object type
Capital
Materials and techniques
Stone
Stone
Carved
Brief description
Capital, carved with vines and acanthus.
Physical description
Capital, stone, ornamented with four acanthus leaves supporting the scrolled square head carved with vines.
Dimensions
  • Height: 26cm
Credit line
Given by Dr W. L. Hildburgh FSA
Object history
Given by Dr W.L Hildburgh, F.S.A.
Subjects depicted
Acanthus
Vines
Summary
This stone capital is ornamented with four acanthus leaves supporting the scrolled squre head carved with vines.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
A.36-1931

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Record createdJune 12, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O248907/capital-unknown/
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