Greece (Athens)

Classical Corinthian Capital with Acanthus Leaf Ornament

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While the Corinthian order originated around the late 5th century BCE, classical monumental examples of this specific hyper-refined type flourished during the High Hellenistic and Roman Imperial periods (approx. 2nd century BCE to 2nd century CE), continuing into neoclassical revivals.

This object is a monumental architectural stone fragment representing a carved Corinthian capital capping a fluted column. It is carved from high-grade white or fine-grained marble, utilizing advanced chisel-work, deep undercutting, drill-work to create dark shadows, and high-relief sculptural techniques.