Umayyadisches Ornament und christliche Motive: Marmorrelieffriese (Champlevé) im Palast von Ḫirbat al-Minya

摘要: The finds of architectural decoration from the exacavation Umayyad palace Khirbat al-Minya near Tiberias in 1930ies remained unpublished and are subject a forthcoming study by author. This article deals with further questions related to ornament decorative programme rich body marble champleve friezes finds. It demonstrates, firstly, that material Christian crosses was adapted re-use reworking adding new panels same scheme richer ornament. Other types ornamented may be entirely Umayyad. Evidence wall incrustation three-nave palatial hall suggests relief formed part its decoration. Secondly, context, relation apparently mere royal motifs is discussed. While frieze triangles appears perfect example an abstract ornament, merlons facades based on design offer iconic analogy. A acanthus-fruit-scroll allows hypothe-sis such constituted element imperial style architecture, expand sphere palaces.