Architectural historian, William C. Allen described the dome of the United States Capitol as "America's most famous landmark, recognized throughout the world as a symbol of our people and our democratic institutions." This beautiful historic replica is crafted from the marble removed during rennovation of some steps in the building's East Front in the 1990s. The marble is crushed to a fine powder and combined with resin to achieve the magnificent detail and stone like quality. Gift boxed with provenance brochure. 2¾" x 2¾" x 4"