Reused Column Capital

Abstract

An ionic column capital being used as a birdbath at Delphi, likely in the Sanctuary of Athena.

Description

View of a column, sunk into the ground, with its ionic capital carved out and used as a birdbath. This was likely in the Sanctuary of Athena, and could have been the work of some tourist or locals. Since the time of capture, significant efforts have been made to cleanse greek archaeological sites of more recent modifications such as these, so it has likely been moved out of view or stored elsewhere.

Image Notes

Creation date unknown. Photograph processed July 1978. Notes written on the slide or index: Reused Capital.

Identifier DH.009
Collection DH: Delphi
Location Delfoi, Greece
Year 1978
Batch Stamp JUL 78
Printed Date July, 1978
Slide Notes Reused Capital
Index Notes Reused Capital
General Location Sanctuary of Athena at Delphi