Marble cornice fragment

2nd century CE

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 162

The white marble block is part of the entablature of a monumental building, cut down on its left side and possibly re-used as a step or threshold at a later time. The front has a carved molding; the decorative elements comprise (from top to bottom) a guilloche pattern, Lesbian kymation, and a bead-and-reel ornament.

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Title: Marble cornice fragment
Period: Imperial
Date: 2nd century CE
Culture: Roman
Medium: Marble
Dimensions: Overall: 38 x 8 3/4 x 7 1/4 in. (96.5 x 22.2 x 18.4 cm)
Classification: Stone Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Gaetana Enders, in loving memory of Thomas O. Enders, 2002
Object Number: 2002.603
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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