A MAMLUK CARVED WHITE MARBLE COLUMN
EGYPT, 15TH CENTURY
A MAMLUK CARVED WHITE MARBLE COLUMN EGYPT, 15TH CENTURY In three sections, the stepped and waisted plinth with a ring below the tapering octagonal upper section, one side carved with a vertical recess for inserting a stone railing, the shaft in two sections divided by a band of entwined meandering flowering vine between cartouche stripes, the lower band with an interlaced arcade of stronger and weaker columns, the upper section with strong chevron designs, the raised parts overlaid with angular cartouches, the capital of waisted octagonal form with flat square top, three lower carved bands of meandering floral motifs, angular panels and trefoils, modern brass fittings for assembly 8ft.4in. (253cm.) high
A MAMLUK CARVED WHITE MARBLE COLUMN
EGYPT, 15TH CENTURY
A MAMLUK CARVED WHITE MARBLE COLUMN EGYPT, 15TH CENTURY In three sections, the stepped and waisted plinth with a ring below the tapering octagonal upper section, one side carved with a vertical recess for inserting a stone railing, the shaft in two sections divided by a band of entwined meandering flowering vine between cartouche stripes, the lower band with an interlaced arcade of stronger and weaker columns, the upper section with strong chevron designs, the raised parts overlaid with angular cartouches, the capital of waisted octagonal form with flat square top, three lower carved bands of meandering floral motifs, angular panels and trefoils, modern brass fittings for assembly 8ft.4in. (253cm.) high
Try LotSearch and its premium features for 7 days - without any costs!
Be notified automatically about new items in upcoming auctions.
Create an alert
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
