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double capital - french, end of 13th century

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Double capital with hook decorations
 Grey stone
 France, 13th century
 Reduced—cut in the back in modern times H 22 x L 41 x P 20 cm 'Hook' is the name given today to these ornaments ending in leaf heads or rolled-up buds, frequently used in monumental sculpture from the Middle Ages starting in the 12th century. Hooks can be seen in friezes, capitals, along the slopes of gables or pediments, and in the grooves of archivolts between the clustered columns. The 13th century particularly embraced this ornament, using it with remarkable skill
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.67 in (22 cm)Width: 16.15 in (41 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
  • Style:
    Medieval (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    13th century
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Reduced—cut in the back in modern times. Wear consistent with age and use. 1800.
  • Seller Location:
    Bruxelles, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6666241904792

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