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Section of an Architectural Frieze (one of four pieces)

Section of an Architectural Frieze (one of four pieces)

Coptic

Fragmentary architectural frieze decorated in high, flat relief. Stylized acanthus scroll with alternating leaves and seven-petaled rosettes framed by a continuous vine scroll. Plain, narrow fillet, with horizontal incision towards top, forms lower border of block.

Limestone

Byzantine period

Architectural Elements