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Image: Temple of Vesta, built in the early 1st century BC on the acropolis of Tibur, Tivoli (14920855626)

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Description: The Tivoli Order's Corintinan Capital has two rows of Acanthus (ornament) and its abacus is decorated with oversize fleuron (architectural) in the form of hibiscus flowers with pronounced spiral pistils. The column flutes have flat tops. The frieze exhibits fruit swag (motif) suspended between bucrania. Above each swag is a rosette (design). The cornice does not have modillions.
Title: Temple of Vesta, built in the early 1st century BC on the acropolis of Tibur, Tivoli (14920855626)
Credit: Temple of Vesta, built in the early 1st century BC on the acropolis of Tibur, Tivoli
Author: Carole Raddato from FRANKFURT, Germany
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