Half of a twin capital with a motif of hearts

Half of a twin capital with a motif of three hearts The presented capital is one of seven halves of twin capitals uncovered during the years 1947–1953 by archaeologists during research in the course of reconstructing eastern wing of the monastery. The head is considered as one of the best examples of Romanesque masonry in Poland. It comes from the first monastic complex in Tyniec. However, researchers do not agree whether the twin capitals discovered in Tyniec were originally located in the church or in the cloisters. The capital has the shape of a truncated pyramid turned upside down. The obverse is filled by ornamentation consisting of little stalks, but the pattern is barely discernible due to some defects and abrasion of the surface. On the reverse, there is decoration in the form of palmettes enclosed by a floral scroll, which forms the shape of three large hearts. 4th quarter of the 11th century, Tyniec Museum of the Benedictine Abbey in Tyniec Inventory number: DA/168/2012