As for the bale and the stone set in the top, I wanted a bale that made sense as something that would be put on top of a pillar. The Romans often put statues on the tops of pillars, but such a thing would require casting, and did not readily solve the problem. In the end my bale came to be a shape inspired by the more intricate capitals, which I came across as I went along. The stone reminded me of marble, and that is why I chose it.
The column itself was made in a process very similar to a very long band ring, and then chased to add the detailing.
Overall, the piece needed some cleanup, and this cleanup is still an option. There were gaps that did not fill, and the ability to fix them is passed. It was a hollowform piece; it solved the requirements of a project, but I would not say much more than that.
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