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Column Base
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Column Base

TitleColumn Base
Datelate 12th century 12th century
MediumStone
ClassificationSculpture-Architectural
OriginFrench French
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineThe Cloisters Collection, 1925
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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