Byzantine Funerary Stela

Illustration

Patrick Tinkham
by British Museum
published on 19 March 2018
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Found in Egypt, this limestone funerary stela, dating to 6th or 7th century CE, depicting a cross above a dove. The Greek inscription reads, "Single God, helping Rachel". Measures 57.4 cm in height, 42.5 cm in width.

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