Marble acroterion with acanthus scrolls, 1st half of 1st century

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Marble acroterion with acanthus scrolls, Early Imperial, Julio-Claudian, 1st half of 1st century , Roman, Marble, Overall: 27 7/8 x 32 1/2in. ( x ), Stone Sculpture, This pair of reliefs once decorated the corner of a roof or high balustrade. They were set at right angles to each other, and at the corner joint a thick stalk would have emerged from a bed of floppy acanthus leaves to spread out in the vines that encircle large flowers

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Size: 2932px × 3620px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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