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
20.5 x 33 x 15.7 cm (8 1/16 x 13 x 6 3/16 in.)
Provenance
Unknown, formerly of the Kevorkian Collection. Said to be from Bawit.
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