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Capital of a Column with an Armored Knight on Each Side

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Light brown stone carving on top of a white cylindrical stand. The carving depicts the top of a column with a scene carved into it. Two armored knights are visible on either side. The carving appears to be old and worn. The background is grey, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1100
Medium
Marble
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
599 × 472 px
Public Domain
Yes
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