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Pilaster Capital

Pilaster Capital

Coptic

Pilaster capital decorated in relief with stylized acanthus leaves separated from each other by a vertical floral garland which splits into branches at its top. Vegetal motif along upper edge of block issues from garlands. Undecorated fillet forms lower border of capital.

Limestone

Byzantine period

Architectural Elements