Capital
950–975
Object PlaceCordoba, Spain
Medium/TechniqueMarble
DimensionsHeight x Diameter: 35.5 x 53.3 cm (14 x 21 in.)
Credit LineDenman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession number12.32
On View
On viewClassificationsArchitectural elements
Collections
This column capital was crafted in the mid- to late tenth century, probably in the royal workshop of the Umayyad Caliphate of Cordoba for use in the vast palace-city of Madinat al-Zahra. Made in a style derived from late Roman corinthian capitals, this capital reflects the connection between the Cordoban caliphate and Umayyad Syria, while also demonstrating the impact local artistic traditions. A small inscription which possibly reads “Fatah” may offer the name of the stone carver who made this capital.
ProvenanceDikran G. Kelekian (b. 1868 - d. 1951), New York; by 1910, sold by Dikran G. Kelekian to Dr. Denman Waldo Ross (b. 1853 - d. 1935), Cambridge, MA; 1912, gift of Dr. Denman Waldo Ross to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 4, 1912)
10th century
950–975
July 9, 1115 A.D. (A.H. 5 Rabi' I 509)
Islamic I (7th–10th century)
Early 7th century A.D.
Early 7th century A.D.
early 7th century A.D.
early 7th century A.D.
3rd century A.D.
