Syrian Column Capital

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James Blake Wiener
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published on 07 November 2017
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The half-palmettes on this column capital made from marble are ultimately derived from ancient Assyrian models. Stylization transforms its more recent Hellenistic predecessors. This specimen dates from the late 7th-early 8th century CE. (Aga Khan Museum, Toronto)

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James Blake Wiener
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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Wiener, J. B. (2017, November 07). Syrian Column Capital. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7565/syrian-column-capital/

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Wiener, James Blake. "Syrian Column Capital." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified November 07, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7565/syrian-column-capital/.

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Wiener, James Blake. "Syrian Column Capital." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 07 Nov 2017. Web. 04 Feb 2023.

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