Two Sections of an Arch
Architectural ElementsCoptic4th-5th century CE

Two Sections of an Arch

4th-5th century CE

Description

Fragmentary architectural element, decorated in relatively high, flat relief. Continuous vine scroll. Tendrils intertwine and end with either vine leaves or grape clusters, alternately. Incision on vine and leaves for added decorative effect. Frieze bordered at bottom edge by a fillet in two facets, the upper narrower than the lower. Traces of circles, painted over a plaster coating, remain on grape clusters.

Classification
Architectural Elements
Technique
Relief
Medium
Limestone
Culture
Coptic
Period
Byzantine period
Century
4th-5th century CE
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

A: 15.5 x 23.2 x 12 cm (6 1/8 x 9 1/8 x 4 3/4 in.) B: 15.8 x 21.3 x 10.9 cm (6 1/4 x 8 3/8 x 4 5/16 in.)

Provenance

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

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