Byzantine Funerary Stela

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Illustration

Patrick Tinkham
by British Museum
published on 19 March 2018
Byzantine Funerary Stela Download Full Size Image

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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Museum, B. (2018, March 19). Byzantine Funerary Stela. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8401/byzantine-funerary-stela/

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