Corinthian Capital
Artist
Antioch
Datelate 4th or early 5th century CE
Mediumlimestone
Dimensions48.2 cm (19 in.)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineMuseum excavation funded by the bequests of the Reverend Dr. Austin S. Garver and Sarah C. Garver
Terms
Object number1936.38
DescriptionLimestone with acanthus leaves, Corinthian.Label TextThis capital comes from a colonnaded courtyard of a wealthy house at Daphne, suburb of ancient Antioch. Corinthian capitals are characterized by their foliate ornament, which was conceived in imitation of acanthus leaves. ProvenanceExcavated at Antioch
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