/internal/media/dispatcher/1411382/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailComposite capital with smooth leavesabout A.D. 400–44020.3 x 20.3 cm (8 x 8 in.); Legacy dimension: H: 20.3 cm (8 in.); W: 20.3 em. (8 in.)Stone, Green porphyry ("serpentino")Charles Amos Cummings Fund1997.30Composite 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 elements20.300000000026601001