Capital with a Pattern of Grape Leaves and Vines, 6th–7th century

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Capital with a Pattern of Grape Leaves and Vines, 6th–7th century, Found Egypt, Saqqara, Limestone, H. 20 in. ( cm), Sculpture, Vines and leaves cover the surface of the stone, veiling its mass. This new style was used throughout the Byzantine world in the sixth century, most elegantly in the emperor Justinian's rebuilding of the church of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople

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Size: 4393px × 2280px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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