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Italy (Venice)
The Figural and Foliate Gothic Capital of the Doge's Palace (Venice)
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Venetian Gothic (14th Century).
Functions as a structural load-bearing capital supporting the massive weight of the upper loggia arches and exterior wall facade, while gracefully mediating the transition from the circular column shaft to the wider arcade above.
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