Fragment of horizontally arranged frieze showing in the centre a large fleur-de-lis enclosed between two branches emerging from its base, rising symmetrically and ending in two leaves. Preserving most of the motif; the vegetal decoration on the surface of the fleur-de-lis is moulded in relief. A crack runs through vertically (1966). Then the item broke on that crack preserving only one half (2007).
Similar to C1187, C1188, C1189, C1555, C1557, C1558, C2402, C2574, C2575, C3581, C6022, C6024, C6050, IG0996. For the same motif with the vegetal decoration moulded in negative on the fleur-de-lis, see C1186, C1259, C2531, C2626, C6023,C6034, C6049, IG0632, IG0781.

Current location: Rome, Museo delle Civiltà – Museo d’Arte Orientale “G. Tucci”, Inv. no. 6479

Neg. no.: 1496/4
Digital photos: S. Artusi, 2007
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