Greek Ionic capital, Tarentum, c.4th century BC
Limestone
Dimensions: 20 x 46 x 31cm
Internal diameter: 25cm
Internal diameter: 25cm
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Ionic capital carved in a fine limestone, with an egg-and-dart pattern encircling the top of the column shaft, and acanthus leaf ornamentation between the convex volute scrolls, the outer surface of the volutes decorated with overlapping pointed leaves, topped by a square abacus with stepped upper surface. Some chips and abrasions, the latter touched in, incrustation to areas, particularly the carved lines.
Provenance
Various sources; Christie, Manson & Woods, London, 29th July 1979
Robin Symes Ltd, London, UK; acquired prior to 2003 and accompanied by letters from the relevant Greek and Italian authorities renouncing any current or future claim over this piece.
Publications
Christie, Manson & Woods, London, Antiquities, 29th July 1979, lot 261
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