A BYZANTINE MARBLE COLUMN CAPITAL
A BYZANTINE MARBLE COLUMN CAPITAL

CIRCA 10TH CENTURY A.D.

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A BYZANTINE MARBLE COLUMN CAPITAL
circa 10th century a.d.
Of tapering cylindrical form with stylized acanthus in relief on three sides, one side with a large Latin cross, the round base inscribed RESBUTEROU the thick, square abacus drilled in the center of the upper surface for attachment
8 in. (21.5 cm.) high