Architectural ElementsCoptic5th-6th century
Pilaster Capital
5th-6th Century
Description
Shallow pilaster, worn, decorated in relief with stylized vegetation. Central three-leafed floret extends up to support a segmented flower bud. On either side of this, an acanthus leaf curves outward to form the outline of the capital's echinus shape.
Dimensions
20.2 x 34.8 x 16.5 cm (7 15/16 x 13 11/16 x 6 1/2 in.)
Provenance
Unknown, formerly of the Kevorkian Collection. Said to be from Bawit.
Related Artworks
View MoreArchitectural Elements
Fragment of an Arciform Pendent Eaves-End Roof Tile with Stylized Plant Decor
Unknown Artist, 1392 - 1910
Variegated reddish gray earthenware with mold-impressed decoration
KoreanArchitectural Elements
Pierced railing
Unknown Artist, c. 1655
Marble
17th centuryMughalArchitectural Elements
Fragment of a Head
Unidentified Artist, c. 1125
Limestone
12th centuryFrenchArchitectural Elements
Fragment of an Elliptical Eaves-End Roof Tile with Decoration of a Phoenix ('Bong-hwang') in Flight
Unknown Artist, 1392 - 1910
Light gray earthenware with mold-impressed decoration
KoreanArchitectural Elements
Fragment of a Circular, Eaves-End Roof Tile with a Recessed Medallion Featuring Stylized Lotus-Blossom Decor
Unknown Artist, 5th-6th century
Buff earthenware with mold-impressed decoration. Reportedly from Kyŏngju, North Kyŏngsang province
5th-6th centuryKoreanArchitectural Elements
Archiform Pendent Eaves-End Rooftile with Three-Prong Vajra (Sankosho) Design, from Rokuharamitsu-ji
Unknown Artist, late Heian period, 898-1185
Molded earthenware
9th-12th centuryJapaneseArchitectural Elements
Detail of the West Frieze of the Parthenon, Mounted Horsemen, after 5th century BC original
Phidias, 19th century
Plaster cast
19th centuryBritishArchitectural Elements
One of Two Sections of an Architectural Frieze
Unknown Artist, 5th Century
Limestone
5th centuryCopticArchitectural Elements
Transenna Relief with Animal Motif in Eight Compartments
Unidentified Artist, 19th-20th century
Stone
19th-20th centuryItalianArchitectural Elements
Section of an Architectural Frieze
Unknown Artist, early 5th Century
Limestone
5th centuryCopticArchitectural Elements
FRAGMENT OF STUCCO,FROM FLOOR OF TEMPLE AT AEGINA
Unknown Artist
Greek
Architectural Elements
Tile with Mounted Warrior
Unknown Artist, 17th century
Ceramic
17th centuryDutch