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Three Sections of an Architectural Frieze

Three Sections of an Architectural Frieze

Coptic

Architectural frieze blocks decorated in relief with stylized acanthus leaves separated from each other by a vertical floral garland. Vegetal motif along upper edge of block issues from garlands. Undecorated fillet forms lower border of block.

Limestone

Byzantine period

Architectural Elements