An Ayyubid carved marble Capital
Syria, 12th Century
Syria, 12th Century
the square capital rising from a round base with one tier of acanthus volutes carved with vegetal detailing, the base carved with bands of floral palmettes, the sides of the abacus with a frieze of inscription in kufic
32 x 32.5 cm. max, 25 cm. high
32 x 32.5 cm. max, 25 cm. high
Sold for
£26,400
inc. premium
Footnotes
- The inscription includes the Basmala.
Category: Islamic and Oriental Art / Islamic and Indian Art
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