14K Gold Ancient Corinthian Greek Column

Used as a charm on a bracelet or as a pendant on a chain.

Made in 14k gold.

Handmade item.

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History

The Corinthian order is named for the Greek city of Corinth, to which it was connected in the period. There are three distinct orders in Ancient Greek architecture: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. The Corinthian order is the last developed of the three principal classical orders of ancient Greek and Roman architecture. The Corinthian, with its offshoot the Composite, is the most ornate of the orders. This architectural style is characterized by slender fluted columns and elaborate capitals decorated with acanthus leaves and scrolls. Also there are many variations. The Corinthian Order in 334 BC it appeared as an external feature on the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates in Athens, and then used on a huge scale at the Temple of Zeus Olympia in Athens.