Philadelphia Museum of Art - Collections Object : Byzantine or Gallo-Roman Column (from set of twelve)

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European Decorative Arts and Sculpture

Byzantine or Gallo-Roman Column (from set of twelve)

Made in central France, France, Europe
Possibly made in Toulouse, central France, France, Europe

Second half of 6th century

Artist/maker unknown, French

Marble
Height: 6 feet 6 inches (198.1 cm) Capital: 19 1/8 x 19 inches (48.6 x 48.3 cm) Base: 15 1/4 x 15 1/8 inches (38.7 x 38.4 cm)

* Gallery 204, European Art 1100-1500, second floor (Knight Foundation Gallery)

1945-25-1

Purchased with Museum funds from the George Grey Barnard Collection, 1945

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