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Pilaster Capital

Pilaster Capital

Architectural ElementsCoptic6th-7th century

Pilaster Capital

late 6th century to early 7th century

Description

Engaged pilaster capital decorated in blocky relief. Central stylized chalice with monogram ΑΝΘΕΜΟΥ flanked by peacocks. The peacocks perch on acanthus leaves that also decorate the space behind their tails. Above the birds is a vine with several attached grape clusters and leaves.

Classification

Architectural Elements

Medium

Limestone

Culture

Coptic

Period

Byzantine period, Early

Century

6th-7th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

45.5 x 84 x 20 cm (17 15/16 x 33 1/16 x 7 7/8 in.) 161 lb.

Provenance

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

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