Sections of an Architectural Frieze (one of two pieces)
Architectural ElementsCoptic5th century

Sections of an Architectural Frieze (one of two pieces)

5th Century

Description

Section of an architectural frieze decorated in relief. Continuous stylized acanthus scroll with palmette-style terminations and vine leaf offshoots.

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

28.3 x 90 cm (11 1/8 x 35 7/16 in.)

Provenance

Unknown, formerly of the Kevorkian Collection.

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