Section of an Architectural Frieze
Architectural ElementsCoptic5th century

Section of an Architectural Frieze

early 5th Century

Description

End or corner section of an architectural frieze, decorated in relatively deep, naturalistic relief. Continuous acanthus scroll issues from corner of block. Loops formed by the dramatic curve of the acanthus leaves are filled with cones, grape clusters, or other vegetation. Traces of a painted plaster coating remain.

Classification
Architectural Elements
Technique
Relief
Medium
Limestone
Culture
Coptic
Period
Byzantine period
Century
5th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

31 x 62.1 cm (12 3/16 x 24 7/16 in.)

Provenance

Unknown, formerly of the Kevorkian Collection.

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