Architectural ElementsCoptic2nd-3rd century CE
Frieze with Acanthus Scroll
2nd-3rd century CE
Dimensions
H. 31 × W. 36.5 × D. 11.4 cm (12 3/16 × 14 3/8 × 4 1/2 in.)
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