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Section of an Architectural Frieze

Section of an Architectural Frieze

Coptic

Section of an architectural frieze decorated in relief with stylized acanthus leaves forming a continuous figure-eight pattern. Vines sprout alongside the acanthus leaves. Vine leaves and grape clusters fill the empty spaces.

Limestone

Byzantine period

Architectural Elements