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.
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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