Architectural ElementsCoptic6th century
Section of an Architectural Frieze
6th Century
Description
Section of an architectural frieze decorated in relief. Highly stylized continuous acanthus scroll with beaded, vine-like stem sends forth shoots terminating in grape clusters or vine leaves and forming loops. Within the loops are baskets filled with fruit or birds picking at fruit or foliage. A narrow, undecorated fillet borders both top and bottom edge of the block.
Dimensions
18 x 104 cm (7 1/16 x 40 15/16 in.)
Provenance
Unknown, formerly of the Kevorkian Collection. Said to come from Bawit.
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