Architectural ElementsCoptic5th century
Section of an Architectural Frieze
c. 400-430 CE
Description
Section of an architectural frieze, decorated in relief. A naturalistic, classicizing acanthus scroll forms a roundel and contains a central six-petaled rosette. A narrow, undecorated fillet surrounds the relief on its top and on one side.
Dimensions
29 x 28 cm (11 7/16 x 11 in.)
Provenance
Unknown, formerly of the Kevorkian Collection. Said to be from Bawit.
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