The lower section of a Roman candelabrum or decorative shaft enriched with two vine stems, leaves and flowers springing from a heavy sheath of stylised acanthus leaves.
Pentelic marble
Height: 58cm
Diameter: 12cm
Circumference: 46cm
Diameter: 12cm
Circumference: 46cm
Museum number: M1122
Vermeule catalogue number: Vermeule 198
On display: Colonnade - central aisle
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