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[Agora Object] A 5192: Leaf Capital: Lotus and Acanthus Capital

Complete. So-called Tower of the Winds type, with lotus leaves springing from behind a single row of acanthus. Originally covered in plaster and painted. "In the final period of the church all the capitals ... Leaf Capital: Lotus and Acanthus Capital

[Agora Object] Agora XXIX, no. 1390

Triton? Base of chalice, trace of torso, and acanthus skirt preserved; partly restored. Trace of lower right side of torso of figure, below which is thick, twisted belt or sash from which hangs acanthus ... 200-175 ... Base of chalice, trace of torso, and acanthus skirt preserved; partly restored. ... Acanthus skirt consists of two layers of acanthus leaves, originally picked out in paint (now mostly missing). Edge of hole for spout through acanthus skirt is visible inside.

[Agora Object] A 3303: Impost Block

Roughhewn down to a long rectangle from an original square (?). Decorated on two adjacent sides with acanthus alternating with water leaves. Acanthus at corners. Decoration as on A 3304. Early Christian ... 1961 ... Decorated on two adjacent sides with acanthus alternating with water leaves. Acanthus at corners.

[Agora Object] A 3358: Capital: Corinthian

Fragment from bottom. Lotus petals spring from a single row of acanthus. Pentelic marble. Marble pile in New Bouleuterion. Leica ... 6 June 1962 ... Lotus petals spring from a single row of acanthus. Pentelic marble.