Frieze of Animals in Plant Scrolls
Description
Object Label: By the time this frieze of animals was carved in the fourth century C.E., most Egyptians were Christians and had adopted a biblical view of animals as subordinate to humans. Though animals continued to play an important role in decoration and symbolism, there was no place for animals with souls in Christian thinking. Caption: Coptic. Frieze of Animals in Plant Scrolls, 4th century C.E.. Limestone, pigment, 14 3/8 x 50 3/16 x 4 5/8 in., 131 lb. (36.5 x 127.5 x 11.7 cm, 59.42kg). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 41.1266. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06
Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
Stone fragment with carved animal figures enclosed in circular designs.
The artifact is a stone carving featuring three distinct animal figures, each enclosed within circular vine patterns. The carving is highly detailed, showcasing the animals in dynamic poses. The craftsmanship suggests an emphasis on naturalistic representation and stylized design typical of decorative motifs.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 41.1266 tier-2
- BKM-Object 52647 tier-2
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