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Anonymous, French, 16th century

Unidentified Corinthian capital, elevation, section, and ceiling plan (recto) blank (verso)

early to mid-16th century
Dark brown ink, black chalk, and incised lines
29 × 22 cm (11.4 × 8.7 in)

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