16th Century Oxidized Basalt Column Fragment on Stand Vases this is an incredibly monumental

this is an incredibly monumental carving

From a large Canadian collection of Roman English and Celtic Antiquities

Some cracks and repairs present but solid

Early medieval or Byzantine marble roundel likely depicting a crude and detail-less figure

16th Century Oxidized Basalt Column Fragment on Stand Vases this is an incredibly monumentalOriginates from: Southern Italy Era: 16th Century Dimensions: 7 H x 4" W x 4" D Lovely sculptural architectural column fragment, dating from the Italian renaissance, 16th century. Masterfully carved of an oxidized basalt, this fragment exhibits beautiful craftsmanship and sculptural appeal. A stunning example of renaissance craft, mounted to a contemporary tiered wooden base.