Section of an Architectural Frieze (one of two pieces)
5th Century
Description
Section of an architectural frieze decorated in flat, blocky relief. Stylized foliate garland with twisting leaves and three-petaled florets. Bordered along one long edge by a plain fillet. Damage along both short ends.
Dimensions
15.5 x 51 cm (6 1/8 x 20 1/16 in.)
Provenance
Unknown, formerly of the Kevorkian Collection. Said to be from Bawit.
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