Capital with Leaves

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late 8th century · Alabaster, gypsum; carved in relief · Islamic Art

This capital, carved of soft alabaster, demonstrates a vegetal style of the early Abbasid period. The classical curled leaf forms are representative of a traditionally decorated capital which later gave way to the emergence of the distinctive Beveled style form.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 8th century

Medium

Alabaster, gypsum; carved in relief

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Samuel D. Lee Fund, 1936