Architectural ElementsCoptic5th century
Section of an Architectural Frieze
5th Century
Description
Section of an architectural frieze decorated in relief. Continuous vegetal scroll with leafy tendrils ending in spirals resembling rosettes and small fruits. Bordered along one long edge by a fillet in two segments.
Dimensions
14.5 x 38.5 cm (5 11/16 x 15 3/16 in.)
Provenance
Unknown, formerly of the Kevorkian Collection. Said to be from Bawit.
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