Architectural ElementsCoptic5th-6th century
Section of an Architectural Frieze
5th-6th Century
Description
Section of an architectural frieze, decorated in relief with a diagonally rendered swastika maeander pattern alternatingly punctuated by either a vine leaf, or an elaborate knot. The slab is bordered along one edge by beaded lozenge, and on the other by a plain fillet.
Dimensions
H. 14.5 × W. 45 × D. 9.5 cm (5 11/16 × 17 11/16 × 3 3/4 in.)
Provenance
Unknown, formerly of the Kevorkian Collection. Said to be from Bawit.
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