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Engaged Capital with Windblown Acanthus
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These capitals - the Capital with Acanthus and Crosses and the Engaged Capital with Windblown Acanthus - may have been found in Northern Syria and presumably come from a large and important church. Both capitals are decorated with leaves of acanthus, a fleshy plant with jagged leaves native to the Mediterranean area. One capital is symmetrical with crosses in its ornament, the other is asymmetrical and gives the impression of windblown leaves.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, 5th century |
|---|---|
| Date | 400s |
| Culture / Origin | Byzantium, Northern Syria, Byzantine period, 5th century |
| Medium | limestone |
| Dimensions | Overall: 51.1 x 76.9 x 75 cm (20 1/8 x 30 1/4 x 29 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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