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Architectural Frieze Block

Architectural Frieze Block

Coptic

End slab of limestone frieze. Deeply carved continuous vine scroll with shoots terminating in leaves, grape bunches, and cones. At the far left of the slab, a bird picks grapes from a bunch. Frieze block retains significant traces of a thin, white plaster coating with remains of red pigment.

Limestone

Byzantine period

Architectural Elements