Corinthian column capital 4th–3rd century Greek, South Italian, Tarentine The capital is a variant of the early Hellenistic Corinthian capital, with a double-bodied sphinx decorating its front face. The sides are ornamented with palmettes, while the back, not meant to be seen, is unfinished. Two corners of the abacus, with their openwork supporting helices, Corinthian column capital. Greek, South Italian, Tarentine. 4th–3rd century Limestone. Late Classical or Hellenistic. Stone Sculpture

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