Section of an Architectural Frieze
Architectural ElementsCoptic5th century

Section of an Architectural Frieze

5th Century

Description

Section of an architectural frieze decorated in relief. Continuous vine scroll forms loops and has spiney foliate tendrils which continue from the ends of vine offshoots. Within the loops are the foreparts of animals. In this preserved section of the frieze, a hare with head turned back populates one loop, and a charging gazelle or antelope the other. Both preserved animals have stippled hides. A plain, narrow fillet borders the bottom edge of the block.

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

34.7 x 57.5 cm (13 11/16 x 22 5/8 in.)

Provenance

Unknown, formerly of the Kevorkian Collection.

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