Pilaster Capital
6th-7th Century
Description
Projecting capital with front and one side decorated in relief. Narrow abacus on front side contains stylized palmette scroll. An animal (lioness?) decorates the front and a vegetal scroll design occupies the side. Capital was originally coated with plaster and painted. Probably supported by engaged colonnette 1975.41.54 or 1975.41.55.
Dimensions
19.5 x 37 x 28.5 cm (7 11/16 x 14 9/16 x 11 1/4 in.)
Provenance
Unknown -- said to be from Bawit. Formerly of the Kevorkian Collection.
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