Frieze with Acanthus Scroll and Palmette-like Flowers, in four sections
5th Century
Description
Fragmentary architectural frieze decorated in high, flat relief. Stylized acanthus scroll with alternating leaves and seven-petaled rosettes framed by a continuous vine scroll. Plain, narrow fillet, with horizontal incision towards top, forms lower border of block.
Dimensions
15 x 38.8 cm (5 7/8 x 15 1/4 in.)
Provenance
Unknown, formerly of the Kevorkian Collection. Said to be from Bawit.
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