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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