108 Field Museum of Natural History — Anth., Vol. VII. 



from legs to shaft is covered by three inverted acanthus leaves. The shaft, 

 which springs from a group of conventionalized leaves, is fluted with alternately 

 deep and shallow channels and is surmounted by a fantastic three-cornered 

 capital, whose angles are formed by the foreparts of winged monsters. Upon 

 this capital is a vase-like top, ornamented with patterns in relief. 

 Naples 73045- 



50. (24245) Candelabrum 



There are long leaf ornaments on the upper surfaces of the claw-footed 

 legs. The fluted shaft springs from a sort of calyx, and is surmounted by a 

 modified Ionic capital with diagonally placed volutes. Upon the capital is 

 a female head, and upon this the lamp-support, its disk edged with bead and 

 egg-and-dart ornaments. 



Naples 73051. Ant: di Ere. VIII, lxxvii. 



51. (24247) Candelabrum 



The claw feet rest upon open-mouthed frogs. Between the legs are palm- 

 ettes. The lower part of the shaft is encircled with inverted leaves, three of 

 which extend on to the upper surfaces of the legs. The main portion of the 

 shaft is fluted and is surmounted by a bell-shaped capital. Upon this stands 

 a triple herm, — three male figures, modeled down to the loins and carrying 

 on their shoulders a he-goat, a calf (?) and a lamb (?). The one with the he- 

 goat is himself horned and probably represents the god Pan. From the center 

 of the triple herm rises a short stem, which expands into the lamp-support. 

 Naples 73°S5- 



52. (24232) Candelabrum 



The claw feet rest on round, molded pedestals. Between the legs are 

 leaf-like ornaments bearing palmettes on their upper surfaces. The socket 

 from which the fluted shaft rises is ornamented with tongue patterns. The 

 capital is bud-shaped, with heads of aquatic birds emerging from between the 

 sepals. Two rows of leaves encircle the base of the top. The disk for the 

 lamp is scalloped. 



Naples 73042. 



53. (24256) Candelabrum 



The three legs imitate human right legs. Above them is a circular plate, 

 bearing on its center a molded base, from which rises the plain rectangular 

 shaft surmounted by two terminal busts. These seem to have each a pair of 

 small wings and may be intended for Cupid and Psyche. The smaller adjustable 

 shaft bears a vase-like top. 



Naples 113417. Pompeii. Not.d. Scavi, 1880, p. 152. 



54. (24230) Candelabrum 



Feet and shaft are formed by three serpents twisted together. From 

 between their heads rises the vase-like top. 

 Naples 1 097 1 5. 



55. (24233) Candelabrum 



Legs and shaft imitate a reed-like plant, which divides above into three 

 branches, supporting the disk. 



Naples 72172 (?) Ant. di Ere. VIII, lxxii (?). 



