Capital
14th century (made)
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This architectural capital was made in the 14th century Toledo, Spain, under French influence. This capital is in limestone with slight traces of colouring -green, crimson and slate grey. This capital is carved with three scenes: two figures and a beggar with a bird on his back; a bull seated on a throne with a man holding a bird; a bull seated on a throne with part of a figure at his side. The upper part of each figure is broken away and below is a band of maple leaves.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Carved limestone |
| Brief description | Architecture capital, limestone, Toledo (Spain), 14th century. |
| Physical description | Capital, limestone. Carved with three scenes: two figures and a beggar with a bird on his back; a bull seated on a throne with a man holding a bird; a bull seated on a throne with part of a figure at his side. The upper part of each figure is broken away. Below is a band of maple leaves. Slight traces of colouring -green, crimson and slate grey. |
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| Summary | This architectural capital was made in the 14th century Toledo, Spain, under French influence. This capital is in limestone with slight traces of colouring -green, crimson and slate grey. This capital is carved with three scenes: two figures and a beggar with a bird on his back; a bull seated on a throne with a man holding a bird; a bull seated on a throne with part of a figure at his side. The upper part of each figure is broken away and below is a band of maple leaves. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.181-1919 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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