A mid-19th century marmo rosso antico model of a triumphal column, with Corinthian capital and fluted shaft, the spreading foot carved with swags, the stepped plinth painted in yellow with Latin legends, on a marmo verde platform -- 23¾in. (60.3cm.) high. (2)

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A mid-19th century marmo rosso antico model of a triumphal column, with Corinthian capital and fluted shaft, the spreading foot carved with swags, the stepped plinth painted in yellow with Latin legends, on a marmo verde platform -- 23¾in. (60.3cm.) high. (2)

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This triumphal column with Corinthian capital was removed by Pope Paul IV in 1614 to mount Esquilino, Rome, from the Temple dedicated to Augustus Vespasian and to peace between the Hebrews and Christians.

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