Caption

Column capital from Madinat az-Zahra;, Islamic/Arabic art; Caliphate of Córdoba 929–1031, Al-Andalus; architectural element — capital with acanthus ornament; 10th century; place of origin: Madinat az-Zahra, Al-Andalus; dimensions: height 22.3 cm, width 23.3 cm, depth 24.0 cm; weight 15.5 kg., A carved stone architectural fragment sits centered against a smooth grey background, showing intricate openwork and floral-inspired motifs. The piece is predominantly pale beige and off-white with subtle areas of darker beige and light brown discoloration. The top surface is broad and flat with rounded edges, while the lower section narrows and displays a dense pattern of interlacing curves and stylized leaf and petal shapes. The carving creates shadows and small voids that emphasize the three-dimensional detailing, and the stone’s surface appears slightly weathered with fine texture and small pits. A faint reflection of the object is visible on the glossy surface beneath it.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A22_458

License type

Rights managed

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77.2Mb (1.5Mb) / 20.0in x 15.0in / 6000 x 4500 (300dpi)

Keywords

Column capital Madinat az-Zahra Islamic Arabic art Caliphate Córdoba 929–1031 Al-Andalus architectural element capital acanthus ornament 10th century place origin dimensions height 22.3 cm width 23.3 cm depth 24.0 cm weight 15.5 kg carved stone architectural fragment sits centered smooth grey background showing intricate openwork floral-inspired motifs piece predominantly pale beige off-white subtle areas darker beige light brown discoloration top surface broad flat rounded edges lower section narrows displays dense pattern interlacing curves stylized leaf petal shapes carving creates shadows small voids emphasize three-dimensional detailing stone’s surface slightly weathered fine texture small pits faint reflection object visible glossy surface beneath .