Section of an Architectural Frieze (one of two pieces)
Architectural ElementsCoptic5th century

Section of an Architectural Frieze (one of two pieces)

5th Century

Description

Section of an architectural frieze decorated in relief. Continuous acanthus scroll in wavy pattern. Foliage, rosettes, and other flowers fill spaces above and below the scroll. Block is bordered along either edge by a plain, narrow fillet.

Classification
Architectural Elements
Technique
Relief
Medium
Limestone
Culture
Coptic
Period
Byzantine period
Century
5th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

29 x 53.5 cm (11 7/16 x 21 1/16 in.)

Provenance

Unknown, formerly of the Kevorkian Collection. Said to be from Bawit.

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