Fragment of a Door Jamb with Geometric and Vegetal Motifs, 5th–6th century

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Fragment of a Door Jamb with Geometric and Vegetal Motifs, 5th–6th century, Found Egypt, Bawit, Limestone; traces of paint on plaster, H. 34 1/4 in. (87 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: 3767px × 5030px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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