Panel with Grapevine Emerging from a Bed of Leaves, 6th–7th century

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Panel with Grapevine Emerging from a Bed of Leaves, 6th–7th century, Said to be from Egypt, Bawit, Limestone; carved, H. 26 3/4 in. (68 cm), Sculpture, The monastic community of Bawit, founded in the 300s by Apa (Father) Apollo at a small village, grew to consist of numerous complexes with residences, chapels, and service structures and two large churches profusely decorated with sculptures and paintings, often reused from other sites, all affiliated with the Coptic church

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Size: 5652px × 3558px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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