Légende

Column capital from Madinat az-Zahra, Islamic/Arabic art, Caliphate of Córdoba 929–1031, Al-Andalus, architectural element capital with acanthus ornament, 10th century, Madinat az-Zahra, dimensions: height 22.3 cm, width 23.3 cm, depth 24.0 cm, weight 15.5 kg., A carved stone object sits against a plain gray background, showing an ornate top and a cylindrical base with openwork floral and foliate patterns. The stone has a pale beige to off-white color with subtle darker beige and gray veining and slight areas of discoloration. The top section is broader and block-like with rounded edges and carved scroll-like details, while the lower section narrows into a columnar form decorated with stylized leaves and flower motifs connected by delicate pierced arches. The surface appears worn in places with soft edges and a matte, slightly textured finish, and a faint reflection of the object is visible on the smooth surface beneath it.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A22_459

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

77.2Mo (1.1Mo) / 50.8cm x 38.1cm / 6000 x 4500 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Column capital Madinat az-Zahra Islamic Arabic art Caliphate Córdoba 929–1031 Al-Andalus architectural element capital acanthus ornament 10th century dimensions height 22.3 cm width 23.3 cm depth 24.0 cm weight 15.5 kg carved stone object sits plain gray background showing ornate top cylindrical base openwork floral foliate patterns pale beige off-white color subtle darker beige gray veining slight areas discoloration top section broader block- rounded edges carved scroll- details lower section narrows columnar form decorated stylized leaves flower motifs connected delicate pierced arches surface worn places soft edges matte slightly textured finish faint reflection object visible smooth beneath .