Caption

Corinthian capital, Corinthian capital composed of a calathos and thick stems that bifurcate and terminate in volutes supporting the abacus. The crown of leaves, formed by two rows of eight full leaves, occupies half the height of the capital. The leaves are rounded and angled outward. Thick caules with lacings in the form of thick rings grow from the upper row. The volute stems are in the form of flat ribbons. The outer volutes are significantly larger than the inner ones, meeting directly under the projection of the abacus rosette. The abacus is profiled, two-part with extended corners. Two corners, including the volutes, are upholstered. The edges of the leaves are chipped. Acanthus leaves ornament. 4th–5th century late antique period, Roman Empire. Architectural element; capital. Height 24 cm, width 34 cm, depth 33 cm, weight 42.5 kg., A carved stone capital with ornamental scrolls and leaf-like forms sits against a neutral background; the surface shows a weathered texture with chips and rough areas. The carving features symmetrical curved volutes and layered petal shapes, with smooth rounded edges and some pitted surfaces. Visible colors include pale gray, off-white, beige, and touches of brown in discolored spots.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A02_442

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71.9Mb (5.7Mb) / 20.0in x 14.0in / 6000 x 4186 (300dpi)

Keywords

Corinthian capital Corinthian capital composed calathos thick stems bifurcate terminate volutes supporting abacus crown leaves formed two rows eight full leaves occupies half height capital rounded angled outward Thick caules lacings form thick rings grow upper row volute stems flat ribbons outer volutes significantly larger inner ones meeting directly under projection abacus rosette profiled two-part extended corners Two corners volutes upholstered edges chipped Acanthus ornament 4th–5th century late antique period Roman Empire Architectural element Height 24 cm width 34 cm depth 33 cm weight 42.5 kg carved stone capital ornamental scrolls leaf- forms sits neutral background surface weathered texture chips rough areas carving features symmetrical curved layered petal shapes smooth pitted surfaces Visible colors include pale gray off-white beige touches brown discolored spots.