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Corinthian Pilaster Capital

Date early 2nd century A.D.
Object type architecture
Medium, technique carved, limestone
Dimensions

44.2 × 51.8 × 28.5 cm

Inventory number 50.964/6
Collection Classical Antiquities
On view Museum of Fine Arts, Basement Floor, Classical Antiquity, The ancient Mediterranean

Corinthian type pilaster, decorated with two rows of acanthus leaves. The leaves of the upper row end in volutes.

Material analyses have shown that the pilaster capital was made of limestone from the area of Brescia.

This record is subject to revision due to ongoing research.

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