Fragment from a frieze

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This fragment, likely originating from a frieze, showcases an anthemion decoration that has its roots in the ancient Greeks' adaptation of the Egyptian and Asiatic design known as the honeysuckle or lotus palmette. The anthemion was characterized by multiple radiating petals, a motif widely employed by both the Greeks and Romans to add decorative flair to various aspects of their ancient structures. The surface exhibits evidence of partial polishing on its backside, while the remainder has been treated with the hammer for added texture, and smaller details have been carefully chiseled into place.