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Figure 10.1 Decorations from the Church of St. Polyeuktos. A. Pier- capital. B. Pier- capital
with central date palm. C. Detail of cornice showing two kinds of palmette, flowers, and leaves.
D. Detail of an arch showing grapevine.
From Harrison, M. (1989), A Temple for Byzantium: The Discovery and Excavation of Anicia Juliana’s Palace-
Church in Istanbul. Harvey Miller.