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Derived from ancient sources, like the marble itself, the carved vine, grapes and birds are symbolic of the sacrament of communion. The pilasters were originally part of a choir screen surrounding an altar.
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Title: Pilasters
Date: 10th–11th century
Geography: Made in possibly Venice, Veneto, Italy
Culture: North Italian
Medium: Marble (Carrara and Parian marble)
Dimensions:
Overall (b): 40 3/8 x 9 5/8 x 6 3/4 in., 214lb. (102.6 x 24.4 x 17.1 cm, 97.1kg)
Overall (c): 40 5/8 x 9 5/8 x 6 7/8 in., 202lb. (103.2 x 24.4 x 17.5 cm, 91.6kg)
Classification: Sculpture-Architectural
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1909
Accession Number: 09.153b, c
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