Pilasters
Derived from ancient sources, like the marble itself, the carved vine, grapes and birds are symbolic of the sacrament of communion. The pilasters were originally part of a choir screen surrounding an altar.
Artwork Details
- Title: Pilasters
- Date: 10th–11th century
- Geography: Made in possibly Venice, Veneto, Italy
- Culture: North Italian
- Medium: Marble (Carrara and Parian marble)
- Dimensions: Overall (b): 40 3/8 x 9 5/8 x 6 3/4 in., 214lb. (102.6 x 24.4 x 17.1 cm, 97.1kg)
Overall (c): 40 5/8 x 9 5/8 x 6 7/8 in., 202lb. (103.2 x 24.4 x 17.5 cm, 91.6kg) - Classification: Sculpture-Architectural
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1909
- Object Number: 09.153b, c
- Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters
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