Very rare Renaissance hand carved capital of the 16th century corner carved limestone Chapiteau from a Cloister in France. it is the coronation the base for the beautiful statues of saints or other statuary . part of a structure with large column pilasters and pillars , Architectural element. Garden ornament. It can used as a side table for drinks  books  as a Fragment stand for a sculpture as a pedestal or as a mounted decorative object a base for a floor lamp. In a Library entryway, outdoor garden low coffee table or indoor interior design , in a bathroom , side of a fireplace . Antique Dealer Los Angeles / Beverly Hills / West Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega The perfect gift idea for the holiday season , or a special house warming element for the interior design work in a Mid-Century Modern or an old charm rustic Provençal design or a farmhouse . on your patio on the grass under a pergola. As a focal point in an entryway to place a vase on top. Decorated with urns planters or a sculpture it could be the perfect console against a wall or as side table between 2 chairs.