Architectural ElementsCoptic5th century

Section of an Architectural Frieze (one of two pieces)

5th Century

Description

Fragmentary section of an architectural frieze decorated in flat, blocky relief. Stylized foliate garland with twisting leaves and three-petaled florets. Bordered along one long edge by a plain fillet.

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

15.2 x 12.3 cm (6 x 4 13/16 in.)

Provenance

Unknown, formerly of the Kevorkian Collection. Said to be from Bawit.

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