Made in Byzantine Egypt.
Coptic.

Relief Frieze, 6th c.

Pinewood with traces of polychromy. A lion and leopard sprint toward the center...Peacocks of paradise guard a gemmed cross between billowing curtains, draped and held behind two columns.
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Already did notice interesting holes on some stone facades at You can see them today, too, when you look closer at some of the ruler's images. These were originally filled with materials, even gold. Part of Persepolitan Thread ~an

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