David W. Crothers ~ Custom Woodcarving Artisan

Prototype Design II ~ Style A

The Byzantine Interlacement Band is based on a painting in the church of Saint Sophia, Constantinople (Hagia Sophia). The band is a repeating pattern that would go on indefinitely in all four directions if not confined by the border that I imposed. This is a deeply carved pattern.

The central rosette from the top of the box was repeated on the front panel and was highlighted by simple, but elegant, calligraphy swirls.

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