Fragmentary Carved Panel with a Saint
Unknown
6th–7th century · Wood; carved, originally painted · Islamic Art
The saint stands with upraised hands in the orant (prayer) pose. It is not known if he represents Apa (Father) Apollo, who founded the monastery at Bawit in his old age.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 6th–7th century
- Medium
- Wood; carved, originally painted
- Department
- Islamic Art
- Credit line
- Gift of Mrs. Hayford Peirce, 1987
