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Corinthian column capital

4th–3rd century BCE
Not on view
Restituted
This artwork was restituted in August 2025. It is no longer in the museum’s collection.
The capital is a variant of the early Hellenistic Corinthian capital, with a double-bodied sphinx decorating its front face. The sides are ornamented with palmettes, while the back, not meant to be seen, is unfinished. Two corners of the abacus, with their openwork supporting helices, survive.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Corinthian column capital
  • Period: Late Classical or Hellenistic
  • Date: 4th–3rd century BCE
  • Culture: Greek, South Italian, Tarentine
  • Medium: Limestone
  • Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/4 x 18in. (21 x 45.7cm)
    diameter 9in. (22.9cm)
  • Classification: Stone Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Alexander and Helene Abraham Gift, 1996
  • Object Number: 1996.26
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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