Pre-romanesque Capital. Carolingian Empire

Capital with large smooth stylized and cubic leaves. Abacus with a macaroon and horizontal stripes. Style of the late Merovigian period and early Carolingian period. Comes from a property on the site of the former abbey of Saint-Basle de Vierzy (7th century). In 991, Hugues Capet convened the Council of Saint-Basle de Verzy at the abbey of Verzy to judge Arnoul, son of Lothaire. Very rare for this period and with provenance. Related works: Carolingian capitals in the crypt of Saint-Pierre abbey in Flavigny-sur-Ozerain or in the church of Germigny-des-Prés.
eriod: 7th century