Gravestone, Christogram located in the center of the facade

Istanbul Archaeology Museums, Turkey

Gravestone. The Christogram located in the center of the facade contained the letters alpha and omega, above which are two dolphins, a dove appears on either side.

Marble.

Kurucesme

5th-6th century

Inscription: "A servant efficient and skillful, Aide to the emperor: Poimenios, Whose flower came to blossom For the great hopes Borne within him, Aged...."


Supplementary images:


Chi-Rho on a gravestone
Taken on  Wednesday 08th of July 2015
Device: OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
Model: SP800UZ
Genre:  5th-6th Century
Source:  Istanbul, Turkey

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