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Section of an Architectural Frieze (one of two pieces)

Section of an Architectural Frieze (one of two pieces)

Coptic

Section of an architectural frieze decorated in relief. Continuous acanthus scroll in wavy pattern. Foliage, rosettes, and other flowers fill spaces above and below the scroll. 1975.41.109.B is a corner block: It is bordered along one long edge by a plain, narrow fillet, and along one short edge by a plain fillet in two narrow registers. Substantial damage in one corner.

Limestone

Byzantine period

Architectural Elements