Two Sections of an Architectural Frieze
early 5th Century
Description
Sections of an architectural frieze decorated in relief. Interlocking laurel bands form a series of medallions, which themselves contain either a rosette or a female head with individual features, perhaps portraits. Section A is bordered along three edges by a very narrow, undecorated fillet; section B along its top and bottom edges. Stylized leaves fill the spandrels between medallions.
Dimensions
32 cm h x 143 cm w x 12.5 cm d (12 5/8 in. h x 56 5/16 in. w x 4 15/16 in. d)
Provenance
Said to be from Bawit. Hagop Kevorkian collection, gift; to the Fogg Museum, 1975.
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