Capital with Acanthus Leaves

4th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 301

Marble was often imported from quarries near Constantinople. This capital is carved in the classical Corinthian style, based on the shape of acanthus leaves.

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Capital with Acanthus Leaves
Date: 4th century
Geography: Said to be from Egypt, Bubastis
Medium: Marble
Dimensions: H. 17 15/16 in. (45.6 cm)
W. (Top) 25 in. (63.5 cm)
D. (Top) 26 in. ( 66 cm)
Diam. (base) 13 15/16 in. (35.4 cm)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1908
Object Number: 08.201.3
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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