Fragment dosseret, Horologion KyrristouArea: Byzantine and Christian Museum, Athens
Date: 12th century
Description:
Fragment of a marble dosseret with relief decoration of a heart-shaped ornament containing a palmette. It is surrounded by dense winding floriated tendrils. The sculpture is characterized for its diligent work and special decorative style. It comes from Athens, area of the Horologion of Andronicos, and it is dated to the twelfth century.