Architectural ElementsCoptic5th century

One of Two Sections of an Architectural Frieze

5th Century

Description

One of two architectural frieze blocks decorated in relief. Continuous acanthus scroll forms roundels with small volutes at ends. Each roundel contains a six petaled rosette that is framed by acanthus foliage.

Classification

Architectural Elements

Technique

Relief

Medium

Limestone

Culture

Coptic

Period

Byzantine period, Early

Century

5th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

H. 24.4 × W. 42.1 × D. 9.5 cm (9 5/8 × 16 9/16 × 3 3/4 in.)

Provenance

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

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