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.
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