Capital, late 8th century, Made in Syria, probably Raqqa, Alabaster, gypsum; carved, H. 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm), Sculpture, This object exhibits the decorative language of Samarra, the second and temporary Abbasid capital. Among the various styles of surface ornament created at Samarra, the beveled style is the most well known
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Capital, late 8th century, Syria, Raqqa, Alabaster, gypsum, carved, H, 13 3/4, 34.9 cm, Sculpture, object, exhibits, decorative language, Samarra, second, temporary Abbasid, capital, various styles, surface ornament, created, beveled style, well
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