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Corinthian capital

 

...on one of those pillars supporting the portico of Wynyard Hall.



 

Corinthian capital

 

...on one of those pillars supporting the portico of Wynyard Hall.



 

comments (8)

  • Ray
  • Thailand
  • 31 May 2012, 00:33
Lovely ornate pillar cap, Tom.

Is it stucco?
Tom Wilson: No, it is solid carved stone, Ray. smile
Beautiful detail Tom!
Tom Wilson: Thanks, Elizabeth
  • Chris
  • England
  • 31 May 2012, 07:15
This is just such a wonderful thing in its own right Tom
Tom Wilson: I thought so, too, Chris.
  • Pedroeric
  • United Kingdom
  • 31 May 2012, 09:42
It amazes me how they get so much detail into something like this without breaking something Tom.
Tom Wilson: It is such delicate work, isn't it?
odd decoration, nice photo
Tom Wilson: Thanks, Chantal.
That's wonderful workmanship we see.
Tom Wilson: Amazing that they could be so delicate with a hammer and chisel!
Some fine work in that pillar top.
Tom Wilson: There certainly is, Brian.
Wonderful details Tom!
Tom Wilson: Thanks, Richard.

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