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Capital with Acanthus Leaves

10th century
Not on view
This capital probably came from the splendid Umayyad royal residence city of Madinat al-Zahra', near Cordoba, Spain, which was founded in 936. The classical tradition so important in Umayyad Syrian art is evident here. This is not surprising in light of the Syrian roots of this caliphal house (711–1031), which arose in Spain after the Umayyad dynasty was replaced and almost extinguished by the new 'Abbasid rulers centered in Baghdad.

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Object Information
  • Title: Capital with Acanthus Leaves
  • Date: 10th century
  • Geography: Attributed to Spain, probably Cordoba
  • Medium: Marble; carved in relief
  • Dimensions: H. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm)
    W. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm)
    D. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm)
    Wt. 140 lbs. (63.5 kg)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Theodore M. Davis Collection, Bequest of Theodore M. Davis, 1915
  • Object Number: 30.95.134
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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