拍品專文
The leaves on this capital are very similar to those on a Syrian 8th-9th Century capital in the Louvre, published in L'Islam dans les collections nationales, Paris 1977, no 122.
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A WHITE MARBLE CAPITAL
SYRIA, 8TH/9TH CENTURY
Three sides carved with acanthus leaves rising up the corners, the central face with a central leafy spray terminating in a maple leaf, one side face similar, the other with a stylised pineapple plant, the fourth side flat, a raised band below, slight chipping of extremities
17in. (43cm.) high
SYRIA, 8TH/9TH CENTURY
Three sides carved with acanthus leaves rising up the corners, the central face with a central leafy spray terminating in a maple leaf, one side face similar, the other with a stylised pineapple plant, the fourth side flat, a raised band below, slight chipping of extremities
17in. (43cm.) high