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CIRCA 6TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
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A BYZANTINE MARBLE COLUMN CAPITAL
CIRCA 6TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
The cylindrical capital carved in high relief with two eagles, their wings outstretched, between foliate tendrils, mounted
11½ in. (29 cm.) high
CIRCA 6TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
The cylindrical capital carved in high relief with two eagles, their wings outstretched, between foliate tendrils, mounted
11½ in. (29 cm.) high
Provenance
André Birchers collection; accompanied by a typed paper, possibly from a catalogue reading, 'André Birchers Collection of Genuine Antiquities'.
Swiss private collection, inherited by the present owner's aunt in 1980.
Swiss private collection, inherited by the present owner's aunt in 1980.
Special notice
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