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Section of an Architectural Frieze

Section of an Architectural Frieze

Coptic

Section of an architectural frieze, decorated in relief with a diagonally rendered swastika maeander pattern alternatingly punctuated by either a vine leaf, or an elaborate knot. The slab is bordered along one edge by beaded lozenge, and on the other by a plain fillet.

Limestone

Byzantine period

Architectural Elements