http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1411382/resize%3Aformat%3DfullComposite capital with smooth leavesabout A.D. 400–440Stone, Green porphyry ("serpentino")Composite capital with smooth leaves (one of a pair with 1995.680). Square abacus, lobed on four sides, with Ionic volutes; on each echinus, a lotus flower in relief; on each corner, a smooth-edged acanthus leaf arises, flanking the lotus stems. Traces of encrustation in some recesses; lower edge broken or eroded off on one side, smaller piece missing at bottom of adjoining side.Architectural elements20.3000000000 Centimeterhttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/266010/rdf