age unknown, possibly 15th/16th century, possibly carved limestone with later molded surface coating(?), cream colored, octagonal form with tracery decoration, 44 x 15-1/2 x 15-1/2 in. - Note: This appears to be the original from which lots 63 and 64 were cast. - Provenance: Collection of George Grey Barnard; John D. Rockefeller, Jr.; Metropolitan Museum of Art, Property of the Cloisters; Christie's East, November 1988, lot 320 (accompanied by copies of catalog pages); Estate of Paul W. Doll, Jr., Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
Condition
large areas of losses to octagonal top molding, other flaking and extensive losses to surface coating and decoration