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Pilaster Capital

Pilaster Capital

Coptic

Shallow pilaster, worn, decorated in relief with stylized vegetation. Central three-leafed floret extends up to support a segmented flower bud. On either side of this, an acanthus leaf curves outward to form the outline of the capital's echinus shape.

Limestone

Byzantine period

Architectural Elements