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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.

[Agora Object] A 3362: Capital: Corinthian

Only lower part preserved. Lotus petals spring from a single row of acanthus leaves. Square empolion cutting. Marble pile. Leica ... 6 June 1962 ... Lotus petals spring from a single row of acanthus leaves. Square empolion cutting.

[Agora Object] P 4031: Moldmade Bowl Fragment

Wall fragment with vegetable decoration of fruit-laden grapevines rising between acanthus leaves. Firm black glaze. Cistern. Leica PD 316 ... 1932 ... Wall fragment with vegetable decoration of fruit-laden grapevines rising between acanthus leaves. Firm black glaze.

[Agora Object] A 3363: Capital: Corinthian

Lower part only. Lotus petals spring from single row of acanthus. Long and narrow empolion cutting. Pentelic marble. Marble pile. Leica ... 6 June 1962 ... Lotus petals spring from single row of acanthus. Long and narrow empolion cutting.

[Agora Object] A 3352: Capital: Corinthian

Abacus battered and all much worn. Lotus petals spring from a single row of acanthus. Pentelic marble. Marble pile near the Strategeion. Leica ... 6 June 1962 ... Lotus petals spring from a single row of acanthus. Pentelic marble.

[Agora Object] A 3353: Capital: Corinthian

Part of abacus cut away; all much worn. Lotus petals from single row of acanthus. Attenuated "Turkish" type. Marble pile near the Strategeion. Leica ... 1962 ... Lotus petals from single row of acanthus. Attenuated "Turkish" type.

[Agora Object] A 3354: Capital: Corinthian

Fragment from bottom. Lotus petals spring from a single row of acanthus leaves. Pentelic marble. Marble pile in front of Stoa of Zeus. Leica ... 1962 ... Lotus petals spring from a single row of acanthus leaves. Pentelic marble.

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[Agora Object] A 3301: Impost Block

One corner of block hacked or broken away. Two adjacent sides decorated; on one, in the center, a cross with tendrils in the angles flanked by acanthus leaves; at the corner, water leaves. On long side, ... 1961 ... Two adjacent sides decorated; on one, in the center, a cross with tendrils in the angles flanked by acanthus leaves; at the corner, water leaves. On long side, acanthus alternating with water leaves.

[Agora Object] A 3357: Capital: Corinthian

Full height preserved over part of one side. Lotus petals spring from single row of acanthus. Marble pile in the middle of the section. Leica ... 1962 ... Lotus petals spring from single row of acanthus.

[Agora Object] P 4032: Moldmade Bowl Fragment

Wall fragment with vegetable decoration of tall lotus petals(?) combined with acanthus leaves on which birds may perch. Firm black glaze. Cistern. Leica PD 316 ... 1932 ... combined with acanthus leaves on which birds may perch.

[Agora Object] A 3355: Capital: Corinthian

Full height retained but much battered. Two rows of acanthus leaves from which spring tendrils. Pentelic marble. Marble pile in front of Stoa of Zeus. Leica ... 1962 ... Two rows of acanthus leaves from which spring tendrils.

[Agora Object] A 3360: Capital with Mason's Mark: Corinthian

Complete but battered. Lotus petals spring from a single row of acanthus. Round hole in bottom. Mason's mark on underside. Marble pile north of the "Giants" ... 1962 ... Lotus petals spring from a single row of acanthus. Round hole in bottom.

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[Agora Object] A 1421: Antefix

Broken at right and left lower edges and chipped near top. Palmette above acanthus; low relief. White marble. Odeion series. Found in cleaning Stoa. Leica, XXXV-99 ... February 1949 ... Palmette above acanthus; low relief.

[Agora Object] A 3364: Capital: Corinthian

Only a little of the lower part remains in two fragments. Lotus petals spring from a single row of acanthus. Pentelic marble. Marble pile in the Odeion. Leica ... 6 June 1962 ... Lotus petals spring from a single row of acanthus. Pentelic marble.

[Agora Object] PNL 205: Type XXI

Fragment of handle only preserved. The handle is in the form of a acanthus leaf, with well-marked central rib. Clay: orange-buff; dull brown glaze (worn). Disturbed fill ... 1931 ... The handle is in the form of a acanthus leaf, with well-marked central rib.

[Agora Object] A 3359: Capital: Corinthian

Lower half only remains. The bell is surrounded by lotus petals arising from a single row of acanthus leaves. Empolion cutting 0.05m. square. Marble pile north of the "Giants". Leica ... 1962 ... The bell is surrounded by lotus petals arising from a single row of acanthus leaves. Empolion cutting 0.05m. square.

[Agora Object] P 25439: Moldmade Bowl

Part of rim and wall missing. Medallion, small rosette within miltos groove. On wall, large acanthus leaves, alternating with small palmettes, from which spring single tendrils each surmounted by a bird ... June 1955 ... On wall, large acanthus leaves, alternating with small palmettes, from which spring single tendrils each surmounted by a bird. Above the acanthus tops, a small rosette.

[Agora Object] L 4807: Handle Ormament Fragment of Lamp

Moulded acanthus leaf from the handle of a lamp. Unglazed. Pinkish clay. Type XXI of Corinth collection. Northwest corner of Middle Stoa. Burnt debris inside terrace retaining wall. 3002 ff. Leica ... 7 June 1951 ... Moulded acanthus leaf from the handle of a lamp.

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[Agora Object] I 7484: Ephebic Decree Fragment

Inscribed fragment. Mended from two pieces. Lower part missing-diagonal break. Stele is crowned by elaborate pediment. Below pediment are dentils below a cyma recta carved with alternating acanthus and ... 9 August 1974 ... Below pediment are dentils below a cyma recta carved with alternating acanthus and lotus leaves. In pediment, three acanthus leaves, flanked by flowers.

[Agora Object] A 3361: Capital: Corinthian

Much broken above. The bell is surrounded by lotus petals rising from a single row of acanthus leaves. Dowel hole in bottom. Pentelic marble. Marble pile in the S.W. part of section. Leica ... 6 June 1962 ... The bell is surrounded by lotus petals rising from a single row of acanthus leaves. Dowel hole in bottom.

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[Agora Object] A 1406: Antefix

Tip and lower right corner missing. Flame palmette above acanthus leaves. From the same series as A 1405 (ΣΑ 212). Pentelic marble. Found in marble pile near middle of Stoa. Leica, XXXV-99 ... July 1948 ... Flame palmette above acanthus leaves. From the same series as A 1405 (ΣΑ 212).

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[Agora Object] A 1197: Antefix: Plastic

Broken in two and abraded. Flame palmette rising from acanthus in high relief. Coarse purple clay; yellow on surface. From Odeion. Odeion Trench E, VII Layer, burnt debris of Odeion. Leica, XXVI-85 ... 16 June 1938 ... Flame palmette rising from acanthus in high relief.

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[Agora Object] A 1420: Antefix

Lower part of front missing, and chip from tip. Flame palmette with acanthus leaves below, and a central leaf as the heart of the palmette. Marble. Odeion series. Marble pile. Leica, XXXV-99 ... February 1949 ... Flame palmette with acanthus leaves below, and a central leaf as the heart of the palmette.

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[Agora Object] P 319: Bowl Fragment with Relief Decoration

Decorated with a large floral ornament resembling a rather crude acanthus, above a row of dots. Fine pink clay; hard red glaze inside and out. Western Sigillata Bowl. Leica, 2-289, 93-38-23 ... 8 March 1932 ... Decorated with a large floral ornament resembling a rather crude acanthus, above a row of dots.

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[Agora Object] B 433: Lamp Guard

Broken off at the bottom; the tip bent over. A large acanthus leaf, from which spring spirals, forming an elaborate open-work palmette-shaped ornament. Coarse incision for details. At the top, a bud-like ... 19 April 1937 ... A large acanthus leaf, from which spring spirals, forming an elaborate open-work palmette-shaped ornament. ... At the top, a bud-like tip; at the heart of the acanthus, an applied, spirally coiled snake.

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[Agora Object] I 69: Grave Monument

Inscribed large stele with shell top and acanthus scrolls. Upon the face of the stele proper are two rosettes in relief; the stele proper is crowned by a small ovolo and cyma. Above this rises a large ... 15 July 1931 ... Inscribed large stele with shell top and acanthus scrolls. Upon the face of the stele proper are two rosettes in relief; the stele proper is crowned by a small ovolo and cyma. Above this rises a large shell within which is carved a ten-petalled palmete, springing from heavy acanthus stalks. The stele was inscribed, but the letters are illegible.

[Agora Object] P 21041: Moldmade Bowl Fragments

Three fragments, making up to two. Part of wall and rim preserved. Slightly out-turned rim with projecting lip. Floral decoration and guilloche on rim. Groups of large scale figured decoration on wall, ... 10, 13, March 1933 ... Groups of large scale figured decoration on wall, separated by acanthus leaves below; masks above. On the tip of each acanthus leaf, a squirrel?

[Agora Object] L 3822: Handle of Lamp

Moulded handle-ornament in shape of a large and acanthus-like leaf. The start of a pierced handle behind. Black glaze. Gray clay. Type XXI of Corinth collection. Brown early Roman fill; House K. 1392, ... 24 May 1939 ... Moulded handle-ornament in shape of a large and acanthus-like leaf.

[Agora Object] L 1592 BIS: Lamp Fragment

Part of the decorative attachment above the handle alone preserved. An acanthus leaf. Pierced. Gray clay. Black glaze. Type XXI of Corinth collection. Cf. Corinth IV, ii, pp. 73-76, nos. 383-417, pls ... 1-50 A.D ... Part of the decorative attachment above the handle alone preserved. An acanthus leaf. Pierced.

[Agora Object] L 2150: Lamp Fragment

Discus only preseved. Convex-concave, with a band of acanthus leaves (?) around the edge. Small raised dots between the tips of the leaves. Unglazed. Buff clay. Type XXVIII variant of Corinth collection ... 13 March 1936 ... Convex-concave, with a band of acanthus leaves (?) around the edge.

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[Agora Object] P 20050: Moldmade Bowl Fragments

a) Wall fragment from a large bowl; mended from two pieces. b) Medallion: six-petalled rosette. Calyx of small pointed leaves. Base of acanthus and numphaea nelumbo. c) Lower part of acanthus leaf. d) ... 29-30 April 1947 ... Base of acanthus and numphaea nelumbo. c) Lower part of acanthus leaf. d) Large bloom and rim pattern (egg and dart).

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[Agora Object] A 1154: Capital

Acanthus and lotus capital. Fragment from one side of lower part. From Odeion. Pentelic marble. Found at L/17-12/9 (Fall 2016). Found in burnt debris of Odeion floor of cryptoporticus in south central ... June 1938 ... Acanthus and lotus capital.

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[Agora Object] A 2268: Anta Capital

Largely complete; at the back a rough-picked projection to tie into the wall. Carved all around with acanthus, petal and palmette pattern in low relief, between moldings. Pentelic marble. Gymnasium Southeast ... 14 April 1953 ... Carved all around with acanthus, petal and palmette pattern in low relief, between moldings.

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[Agora Object] A 170: Antefix

Dimensions fully preserved; lower corners and a few chips missing. At the bottom of the back surface are two triangular cuttings apparently for fitting to the roof tile. In low relief: petaled palmette ... 5 April 1933 ... In low relief: petaled palmette rising from acanthus bed. Pentelic marble.

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[Agora Object] I 3472: Grave Monument Fragment

Inscribed fragment of grave stele. Fragment from upper left corner. Finished side, and rough dressed back preserved. Part of acanthus scroll decoration, in low relief, remains above the inscribed face ... February 1936 ... Part of acanthus scroll decoration, in low relief, remains above the inscribed face.

[Agora Object] L 1418: Lamp

The vertical band handle broken away. On the rim, acanthus rinceaux, with a bunch of grapes at the start of the nozzle. Thin black glaze. Pinkish-buff clay. Type XVIII (post Sullan) of Corinth collection ... 3 April 1934 ... On the rim, acanthus rinceaux, with a bunch of grapes at the start of the nozzle.

[Agora Object] L 2671: Lamp

Intact. Rudimentary panels on plain rim. Acanthus rosette on discus; horizontal grooves on front of handle. Pseudo-rosette on discus. Plain reverse with three concentric grooves. Red slip. Orange-red clay ... 28 May 1936 ... Rudimentary panels on plain rim. Acanthus rosette on discus; horizontal grooves on front of handle.

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[Agora Object] S 1562: Grave Stele Akroterion Fragment

Upper left part of ornamented akroterion. Rough-picked back and smooth-picked left side preserved. Above an elaborate acanthus and flower ornament, a siren, head and left wing missing, with spread wings ... 8 February 1952 ... Above an elaborate acanthus and flower ornament, a siren, head and left wing missing, with spread wings.

[Agora Object] Agora XXIX, no. 607

Foot and part of lower body preserved. Flaring, molded foot with raised edge; broad, beveled resting surface. Short, thick stem. Medallion visible underneath: very worn gorgoneion surrounded by calyx ... 200-175 ... Calyx: alternating large jeweled acanthus leaves and tall ferns. ... Metallic black glaze. For acanthus leaves cf. P 6764 (Agora XXII, no. 224, pp. 71--72, pls. 44, 83, 94 [F 13:3, upper fill]).

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[Agora Object] S 2801: Grave Relief Fragment with Female Figure on Klismos

Female figure preserved from shoulders to ankle, seated on klismos facing right with area of background plane on left of chair and thick molding below chair. Back of relief weathered and uneven, not the ... 11 August 1977 ... By cutting back background plane on left chair is in higher relief, which is odd and awkward; below chair between legs is an odd acanthus ornament, possibly Byzantine. Both the deeper cut background plane and acanthus could be later reworking.

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[Agora Object] A 1153: Capital

Acanthus and lotus capital. Badly battered but retains full height. One square dowel cutting in middle of underside. From Odeion. Pentelic marble. Found at N/2-10/5 (Fall 2016). Removed from foundation ... June 1946 ... Acanthus and lotus capital.

[Agora Object] P 21601: Mold Fragment for Moldmade Bowl

Single fragment of wall and foot. Concave mold on small ring foot; for a very small bowl. Incuse design: at bottom rosette surrounded by acanthus leaves; above, birds among grape clusters. Extremely ... May 1937 ... Incuse design: at bottom rosette surrounded by acanthus leaves; above, birds among grape clusters.

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[Agora Object] P 13074: Vessel Fragment

Small piece from side, no original edges. Acanthus leaf and rosettes in relief on outside. Buff clay. Dark green vitreous glaze on outside, lighter gray-green glaze on inside. Very late Roman fill over ... 21 May 1938 ... Small piece from side, no original edges. Acanthus leaf and rosettes in relief on outside.

[Agora Object] Agora XXIX, no. 454

About one-sixth of foot and lower wall. Flaring foot molded in three degrees, with scraped groove between two lower moldings. Flat resting surface. Convex underside with no molded decoration. On lower ... 225-200? ... On lower body, tendrils growing from acanthus leaves alternate with lotus petals.

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[Agora Object] P 6764: Moldmade Bowl

Rosette in medalliion on bottom. Large acanthus leaves with figures between, other figures or motifs floating over. Double groove and moulding, and scroll pattern separating bowl from rim. Incised miltos ... April-May 1935 ... Large acanthus leaves with figures between, other figures or motifs floating over.

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[Agora Object] I 3529: Grave Monument Fragment

Inscribed fragment of stele. From upper left corner of a large grave stele; broken at top, right side and bottom. Back rough; side picked fine. Traces of acanthus ornament in relief on the upper part, ... 4th. century B.C ... Traces of acanthus ornament in relief on the upper part, hearly broken away.

[Agora Object] P 20458: Moldmade Bowl Fragment

Three joining fragments from side of bowl. Central zone: chariot race with masks and birds as filling ornament above and below. Upper zone: band of ovules. Lower: acanthus leaves. Glaze dark red on inside, ... 18 April 1949 ... Lower: acanthus leaves. Glaze dark red on inside, dull black on outside.

[Agora Object] P 23072: Moldmade Bowl Fragment

Broken all around. On outside, alternating acanthus and veined oval leaves. Attached to floor inside, lower half of medallion: bust facing; head missing; fold of drapery at neck and jagged edge of aegis(?) ... 18 April 1953 ... On outside, alternating acanthus and veined oval leaves.

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[Agora Object] S 2478: Lunette with Relief

Broken at bottom, chipped around edges. From calyx of acanthus spring four tendrils ending in spirals. Central tendril has half-palmettes. In field are three buds and two acorns. Fascia at bottom. Back ... 17 June 1972 ... From calyx of acanthus spring four tendrils ending in spirals.

[Agora Object] Agora XXX, no. 849

Wall fragment. Max. dim. 0.085. Woman at a tomb. The woman (most of head, part of body) stands to right, holding a long, narrow box decorated with a maeander pattern. It overlaps the shaft of the stele ... Ca. 430-420 B.C ... At the top of the shaft is an egg pattern, then the acanthus anthemion. Matte drawing: brownish red. ... The anthemion belongs to Nakayama's Group E-V: acanthus only (Nakayama, Lekythen, pp. 275--277).

[Agora Object] L 4715: Lamp: Maker's Mark

Handle and end of nozzle missing. Rim, acanthus ornament, with cluster at nozzle. Volutes on outside of nozzle. Reverse, within low ring foot, a signature in raised letters. Dull flaky brownish to black ... 22 May 1950 ... Rim, acanthus ornament, with cluster at nozzle.

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[Agora Object] P 21664: Beaker Fragment with Relief Decoration

Small fragment of foot and wall. From a flat-bottomed beaker. The wall decorated with relief pattern of interlocked chevrons with alternating rosettes and acanthus plants in the interstices. Typical ... May 1936 ... The wall decorated with relief pattern of interlocked chevrons with alternating rosettes and acanthus plants in the interstices.

[Agora Object] A 985: Antefix: Plastic and Inscribed

Tip and lower right corner missing. In high relief on face a head of Athena in Corinthian helmet, flanked by acanthus sprays and supporting a large palmette with a small palmette at its heart and rosettes ... 20 February 1939 ... In high relief on face a head of Athena in Corinthian helmet, flanked by acanthus sprays and supporting a large palmette with a small palmette at its heart and rosettes in its sides.

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[Agora Object] I 5112: Grave Monument Fragment

Inscribed fragment of grave stele. Inscribed face and back preserved. Pedimental top filled with naturalistic acanthus in relief. Back very smooth, possibly from re-use. Two lines of the inscription preserved ... 17 November 1937 ... Pedimental top filled with naturalistic acanthus in relief. Back very smooth, possibly from re-use.

[Agora Object] L 3697: Handle of Lamp

Broken off from the back of the lamp. Handle with finger hole, to which is attached a large leaf-shaped plaque, decorated in low relief with a palmette springing from elaborate acanthus volutes. Good light ... 20 April 1939 ... Handle with finger hole, to which is attached a large leaf-shaped plaque, decorated in low relief with a palmette springing from elaborate acanthus volutes. Good light red glaze over all, rather dull.

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[Agora Object] P 11414: Moldmade Bowl Fragments: Delian

Four fragments. a) and b) From the rim. c) From the wall. d) From the base. Rosette on base; broad leaves above; then elaborate acanthus scroll. Bead and reel beneath slightly inturned rim. Pinkish-brown ... 3-10 June 1937 ... Rosette on base; broad leaves above; then elaborate acanthus scroll. Bead and reel beneath slightly inturned rim.

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[Agora Object] L 1158: Handle Attachment for Lamp

Broken off where it joined the handle proper. A triangular ornament, curving inward at the tip, decorated on the face with an acanthus leaf in relief. Made in two pieces; holllow. Thin dull reddish to ... 30 June 1933 ... A triangular ornament, curving inward at the tip, decorated on the face with an acanthus leaf in relief.

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[Agora Object] T 293: Mold for Corinthian Capital

Mended from two pieces; fragments missing top and bottom; preserved edges at bottom, sides and top (?). One quadrant preserved. Suggests a bell-shaped echinus, capped by a low abacus, with acanthus leaf ... 24 May 1932 ... Suggests a bell-shaped echinus, capped by a low abacus, with acanthus leaf in relief round lower part.

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[Agora Object] A 1357: Antefix Fragment: Plastic and Inscribed

The antefix complete except for top of palmette; start of cover tile preserved at back. Relief palmette above scrolls and tendrils rising from an acanthus bed. Signature in raised letter along lower edge: ... 31 March 1948 ... Relief palmette above scrolls and tendrils rising from an acanthus bed. Signature in raised letter along lower edge: ΑΙΓΙΠΥΡΟΥ series.

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[Agora Object] P 3240: Moldmade Bowl Fragment

From near the bottom of the bowl. At the right, the legs of a standing figure(?). To the left, a band of small cornucopiae; above this band, another cornucopia, with a large acanthus leaf curling out from ... 15 March 1934 ... To the left, a band of small cornucopiae; above this band, another cornucopia, with a large acanthus leaf curling out from the pointed end.

[Agora Object] P 16858: Handle

Three joining fragments. Large chip from one side and edges of leaf missing. A large, plastic acanthus leaf attached to a handle, perhaps for a lamp. Dull black glaze, much worn. Stored with imported ... March 1933 ... A large, plastic acanthus leaf attached to a handle, perhaps for a lamp.

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[Agora Object] P 19924: Moldmade Bowl

Most of one side missing, and fragment from the other. Rosette in medallion; two scraped grooves around; then large acanthus leaves above a band of small leaves; goats and masks above. Upper border, wheelrun ... 20 April 1949 ... Rosette in medallion; two scraped grooves around; then large acanthus leaves above a band of small leaves; goats and masks above.

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[Agora Object] A 2068: Capital Fragment: Double Ionic

Fragment preserves part of two adjacent sides. Acanthus and scales on bolsters; egg, dart and lateral half palmettes on spiral end. Two pour channels in top, one dowel hole in bottom. From Stoa of Attalos ... 13 August 1952 ... Fragment preserves part of two adjacent sides. Acanthus and scales on bolsters; egg, dart and lateral half palmettes on spiral end.

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[Agora Object] A 1578: Antefix

Front face complete except for lower right hand corner. Cover tile broken off of the back. Flame palmette with a rosette in the center, acanthus leaves at base; two curled tendrils on twisted stalks from ... 22 March 1950 ... Flame palmette with a rosette in the center, acanthus leaves at base; two curled tendrils on twisted stalks from the transition between leaves and palmettes.

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[Agora Object] P 34506: Moldmade Bowl

Wall fragment, broken all around. Floral bowl, perhaps made in mold taken from metal original. Alternating tall lotus petals and slender acanthus leaves, with floral tendrils between them. Made on a broken ... 28 May - 10 June1946 ... Alternating tall lotus petals and slender acanthus leaves, with floral tendrils between them.

[Agora Object] A 5191: Corinthian Capital

Largely complete. Acanthus leaves' tips of first row broken off. Originally covered in plaster and painted. "In the final period of the church all the capitals were painted in bright colors trimmed with ... Largely complete. Acanthus leaves' tips of first row broken off. ... Three rows of acanthus leaves from which rise four pair of inner spirals with median interlaced stalk.

[Agora Object] L 4565: Stand of Lamp

Part of shaft, capital, and resting surface for lamp preserved; broken below. Triangular shaft, decorated on one face only. Column hollow, round in section, and fluted. Cap, composite; triangular leaves ... 13 April 1949 ... Cap, composite; triangular leaves below, rude face with wings above, and acanthus volutes. Black glaze fired to a metallic gray and red; dip line below.

[Agora Object] P 11411: Moldmade Bowl Fragments

Five fragments; rim, bottom, parts of walls, from which bowl restored in plaster. Rosette on bottom surrounded by two rings; then imbricated leaves, and acanthus, alternating. Above, goats rampant at amphoras; ... 3-10 June 1937 ... Rosette on bottom surrounded by two rings; then imbricated leaves, and acanthus, alternating.

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[Agora Object] P 7108: Red Figure Pyxis Lid Fragment

From a large lid, with reserved bands and a moulded ring inside. Outside, the lips and chin of a large head right, and a large hand holding an acanthus scroll. Around the edge, an ivy wreath with white ... 26 March 1936 ... Outside, the lips and chin of a large head right, and a large hand holding an acanthus scroll. Around the edge, an ivy wreath with white berries and stems.

[Agora Object] A 4073: Pilaster Capital

Back cut down. Battered. Exactly half preserved. Ornamentation in two tiers: lowest tier has two eggs and a dart in center, flanked by acanthus leaves; upper tire has spiraling stalks curving out towards ... 6 April 1971 ... Ornamentation in two tiers: lowest tier has two eggs and a dart in center, flanked by acanthus leaves; upper tire has spiraling stalks curving out towards corners.

[Agora Object] P 21039: Moldmade Bowl Fragment

Mended from nine pieces. Bottom and part of wall, with a small part of lower part of rim, preserved. Groove at lower edge of rim; altars flanked by cocks on upper part of walls; large acanthus leaves, ... 20-21 April 1933 ... Groove at lower edge of rim; altars flanked by cocks on upper part of walls; large acanthus leaves, alternating with smaller hatched leaves, on lower part.

[Agora Object] P 28586: Moldmade Bowl

Mended and restored in plaster; complete except for chips. Medallion: double rosette surrounded by a row of pointed leaves; springing from the medallion are large acanthus leaves alternating with tall ... 4 May 1971 ... Medallion: double rosette surrounded by a row of pointed leaves; springing from the medallion are large acanthus leaves alternating with tall fronds; between these are tendrils; Erotes in field.

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[Agora Object] A 1182: Antefix Fragment

Bottom and back surfaces original, and face. Note that resting surface is at right angles to face. Face caved in low relief with acanthus leaves. Style and workmanship appropriate to original construction ... 20 June 1946 ... Face caved in low relief with acanthus leaves. Style and workmanship appropriate to original construction of Odeion.

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[Agora Object] P 3928: White Ground Lekythos

Neck and handle missing and many fragments of walls. Shoulder plain, except a single line of brown glaze at edge. Similar brownish-black used for horizontal lines above and below scene. Yellow-brown matte ... March 1934 ... Yellow-brown matte paint for outlines and details of figures; purple for youth's drapery, green(?) for acanthus on stele, (or purple?). ... Behind him part of the stele is preserved, with broad acanthus leaf top. The steps of the stele are but vaguely made out.

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[Agora Object] A 536: Capital Fragment: Corinthian

Fragment of the lower part of a Corinthian capital. Part of the bottom surface is preserved, and most of two of the acanthus leaves. Broken away above. Belongs to the same series as A 471 (Ο 290). Cf ... 2 April 1935 ... Part of the bottom surface is preserved, and most of two of the acanthus leaves. Broken away above.

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[Agora Object] P 402: Moldmade Bowl Fragment

Mended from many pieces. A little more than half preserved with missing fragments. Gorgoneion surrounded by raised band. Double row of small leaves surmounted by four large acanthus leaves (three preserved) ... 1 March 1932 ... Double row of small leaves surmounted by four large acanthus leaves (three preserved).

[Agora Object] P 30434: Moldmade Bowl Fragments

Two non-joining fragments broken all around. a) Upper register: at left a frontal figure wearing chitoniskos armed with spear moves right. Rim, egg and dart. b) Calyx acanthus leaf with tip bent forward ... 1940 ... Rim, egg and dart. b) Calyx acanthus leaf with tip bent forward probably alternating with lotus petal.

[Agora Object] P 19747: Moldmade Bowl

Partly preserved; complete profile of one side preserved. Restored in plaster. Medallion: dim Athena Parthenos head. Body: large acanthus leaves, extending from medallion to upper terminal border, alternating ... 7, 13, 14 March 1936 ... Body: large acanthus leaves, extending from medallion to upper terminal border, alternating with groups of three smaller feathered leaves; on either side of the central feathered leaf is an Eros with a torch in left hand.

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[Agora Object] P 28540: Moldmade Bowl

Mended and restored in plaster; complete except for chips. Acanthus leaves surround rosette medallion. Middle zone: various pairs; kneeling men hold mask or krater, Satyrs flank krater, goats flank krater; ... 30 April 1971 ... Mended and restored in plaster; complete except for chips. Acanthus leaves surround rosette medallion.

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[Agora Object] A 471: Capital: Corinthian

Parts of smooth picked upper and lower surfaces preserved, but all edges broken. Short acanthus leaves, parts of four preserved (probably originally eight), rise to ca. one half of the capital. From and ... 28 February 1935 ... Short acanthus leaves, parts of four preserved (probably originally eight), rise to ca. one half of the capital.

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[Agora Object] A 4474: Pilaster Capital: Corinthian

Complete except for chips. Large Corinthian pilaster capital, somewhat crude workmanship and deeply undercut. Front: two eggs on either side of a dart, surrounded by a palmette, flanked on either side ... 2 April 1973 ... Front: two eggs on either side of a dart, surrounded by a palmette, flanked on either side by an acanthus leaf from which spring two curling stalks.

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[Agora Object] S 570: Grave Stele Fragment: Inscribed

Broken at the top, right and bottom. Rough-picked at back. Face badly weathered. Stele capped by acanthus leaves above plain quarter round molding. Below the almost indecipherable inscription Ν Ι Κ 0 ... 1935 ... Stele capped by acanthus leaves above plain quarter round molding.

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[Agora Object] P 14424: Black Glaze Lagynos Fragment with Incised Decoration

Fragments a) and c) preserve part of curved shoulder, suggesting a spherical body; fragment b) preserves part of narrow slightly concave neck. Soft buff clay like that of the white ground lagynoi. Except ... 9-12 February 1937 ... On the shoulder, scratched lightly in the clay, a small pattern of acanthus leaves; traces of black glaze in the scratched lines.

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[Agora Object] A 599: Anta Capital Fragment: Corinthian

Front face: at the bottom five acanthus leaves from which rise stalks to form the volutes. Ornament in center of abacus missing. Front line of abacus concave. Back face, broken away at the top; on the ... 29 June 1935 ... Front face: at the bottom five acanthus leaves from which rise stalks to form the volutes.

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[Agora Object] P 5813: Moldmade Bowl

Outward turned lip. Rim set off by incised lines, one above, two below, with guilloche between. On rim, below an egg and dart, dolphins leaping above wave pattern. On body, between two alternating kinds ... 30 May 1935 ... On body, between two alternating kinds of long pointed leaves, acanthus-like sprays terminating in lilies and roses(?).

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[Agora Object] S 2089: Portrait Bust of Young Alexander

A youth with flowing locks facing slightly to the proper left. The type is that of 'Eubouleus'. Unfinished: areas to be drilled left rough. Seven measuring points: two in hair over temples, one in chin, ... 25 June 1959 ... The bust is finished in a circle that springs from acanthus leaves that carry it into a rectangular molded base.

[Agora Object] Agora XXX, no. 863

Mouth, most of neck, part of foot missing. Mended from many fragments with missing pieces of the body restored in plaster. Some of the white has abraded as has the black glaze below the figures. Traces ... Late 5th century B.C ... Only traces of the stele (shaft and part of volute and acanthus anthemion) remain here and there. ... Matte drawing: reddish brown for contours and youth's hair; purplish red for youth's himation and acanthus. 863 seems fairly close to an unattributed white ground lekythos in Adolphseck, 46 (CVA, Adolphseck 1 [Deutschland 11], pl. 34 [512]:3, 4 and pl. 35 [513]:2).

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[Agora Object] A 3621: Sima Section with Lion's Head Spout

Full height and width preserved, full length undeterminable. The lion lacks most of its lower jaw and the right ear. A painted face of acanthus alternating with palmettes; below, a border of maeander ... 7 July 1967 ... A painted face of acanthus alternating with palmettes; below, a border of maeander.

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[Agora Object] I 4970: Sepulchral Monument

Sepulchral stele. Broken away below. A tall tapering stele crowned by an ovolo moulding and fascia with a finial in the shape of a flame palmette springing from acanthus leaves. Between the two halves ... 7 June 1937 ... A tall tapering stele crowned by an ovolo moulding and fascia with a finial in the shape of a flame palmette springing from acanthus leaves. Between the two halves of the palmette is a small rosette; between the tendrils on either side of the palmette, a phiale mesompahalos.

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[Agora Object] A 211: Antefix with Mason's Mark: Plastic

Full height preserved; width and thickness of the antefix preserved, the cover tile broken off at the back. The nine-petalled palmette, in low relief, rises from an acanthus bed; below this decoration ... 24 May 1933 ... The nine-petalled palmette, in low relief, rises from an acanthus bed; below this decoration the undecorated lower part of the piece is cut back about 0.048m. as if to rest against the sima.

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[Agora Object] P 22895: Black Glaze Moldmade Footed Bowl

Four joining fragments give foot and part of lower wall of a bowl made by setting a large Megarian bowl on a wheelmade foot. Broad moulded ring foot; short stem. On floor, a scraped groove scratched through ... 13 March 1953 ... Moulded decoration on outside: bottom zone, large acanthus leaves alternating with narrow hatched leaves flanked by rosettes; dolphins above.

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[Agora Object] P 3377: Moldmade Bowl

Much broken; lacking parts of base and side wall. Restored in plaster. Shallow, flat-bottomed, with slightly rolled lip. In the medallion a rosette with two series of petals and one of sepals; around the ... 3-12 March 1934 ... In the medallion a rosette with two series of petals and one of sepals; around the medallion a band of small ribbed leaves; from this band spring alternately acanthus leaves, long-stemmed flowers and petals with sepals superimposed; in the upper zone a band of egg and dart between raised lines; there is no scratched line beneath the lip.

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[Agora Object] S 740: Relief

A rectangular panel with heraldic design in low relief; the left side broken away. The central design is framed by a band of palmettes across the top, of floras scrolls on the side and bottom. In the center, ... Byzantine ... In the center, two peacocks, back to back, separated by a stem with fruit on top; the stem rises out of the leaves (acanthus?) on which the birds stand.

[Agora Object] Agora XXIX, no. 1389

Triton? Head, left arm, right forearm, left wing, most of right wing, lower back, spout, and chalice missing. Well-muscled male torso with wings growing from shoulders. On preserved section of right ... 200-175 ... Lower body covered with skirt of acanthus leaves marked with alternating white and orange lines and hanging from a thick belt marked by diagonal lines in alternating white and orange.

[Agora Object] Agora XXIX, no. 1652

Open Vessel: Pergamene Appliqué? Part of lower wall of vessel. Thin wall with thick appliqué slab increasing thickness to 0.5 cm. A flat area at base may be where foot has broken away. Irregularly smoothed ... Lower body of Skylla preserved: two acanthus leaves of her skirt and foreparts of two dogs.

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[Agora Object] A 638: Entablature for Circular Building

a) Intact. Ancient crack mended by two dowels before block was in position. From a building or monument about 6.00m. in diameter. The block has dentils at the bottom, then a coarsely cut bead and reel; ... 12 March 1936, 13 March 1936, 13 June 1936 ... At the top a sima, with acanthus leaves and lion's heads without spouts.

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[Agora Object] P 15850: Red Figure Oinochoe Fragment

Wall fragment from back and one side of vase, with the lower part of the attachment of the triangular handle. Ornament: trace of tongue pattern at shoulder. The base of the handle is outlined with a ... 12-15 April 1939 ... Below and beside the handle, an elaborate palmette and tendril pattern, with acanthus leaves below; at the center an inverted bell.