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14th Century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Square Capital with interlacing foliation, a shell-shaped ornament in the centre of each face; below the capital are numerous ring mouldings. The base is an octagonal on a square plinth.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Carved White Marble
Brief description
Architecture column said to be from alhambra. Sculpture; Marble Column Islamic Spain 14th cent
Physical description
Square Capital with interlacing foliation, a shell-shaped ornament in the centre of each face; below the capital are numerous ring mouldings. The base is an octagonal on a square plinth.
Dimensions
  • Weight: 285kg
  • Height: 99in
from register
Style
Collection
Accession number
A.7-1909

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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