12th century A.D. or later. Two sections from a carved marble column, each D-shaped in section with facetted facing, spandrel to the square-section capital with incised panels of scrolled ornament; traces of Kufic(?) inscription below the capital. 53.7 kg total, 31-62 cm (12 1/4 - 24 3/8 in.) Ex Nachlass Anton Achermann (1914-1995) collection. Acquired from Phillips Auctioneers, Zurich, Switzerland, 28 November 2000, lot 39 (part). Property of a London gentleman. [2]Condition Report: Fair condition.