Capital
The marble used to carve this capital comes from the island of Naxos in Greece, bearing witness to the strong trade connections between southern Italy and Greece. The delicacy of the carving and the extensive drill work are typical of Campania and southern Italy. In a playful note, the volutes at the four corners are transformed into rams’ heads.
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