Capital, late 12th–early 13th century, Made in probably Campania, Italy, South Italian, Marble (Naxian marble from island of Naxos (Greece), hardstone and lead inlay, Overall: 8 7/8 x 10 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. (22.5 x 26 x 26 cm), Sculpture-Stone, The marble used to carve this capital comes from the island of Naxos in Greece, bearing witness to the strong trade connections between southern Italy and Greece. The delicacy of the carving and the extensive drill work are typical of Campania and southern Italy
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Capital, late 12th–early 13th century, Campania, Italy, South Italian, Marble, Naxian marble, island, Naxos, Greece, hardstone, lead inlay, Overall, 8 7/8 x 10 1/4 1/4, 22.5 26 cm, Sculpture-Stone, marble, carve, capital comes, bearing witness, strong trade, connections, southern Italy, delicacy, carving, extensive drill, work, typical
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