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The cross in the form of an ankh

Bode Museum

Limestone
This is a 3rd or 4th century grave stele limestone that pictures a cross as the symbol of life. The cross in the form of an ankh sign goes back to ancient Egyptian life symbol back.

English Translation:
grave stele with niche,
Anchkreuz and vine tendrils
Tombstone with Niche,
Ankh Cross and Vine Tendrils

Egypt, 3rd/4th century
limestone
The cross in the form of an ankh sign goes back to ancient Egyptian life symbol back.

Original Text:
Grabstele mit Nische,
Anchkreuz und Weinranken
Tombstone with Niche,
Ankh Cross and Vine Tendrils

Ägypten, 3./4. Jh.
Kalkstein
Das Kreuz in Form eines AnchZeichens geht auf das altägyptische
Lebenssymbol zurück.

Erworben 1904/1905
Museum für Byzantinische Kunst | Inv. 4721

This is located in Bode Museum.

Supplementary images:

Grave stele with niche, cross in the form of ankh detail, located in Bode Museum.
Taken on  Tuesday 06th of August 2019
Device: Google
Model: Pixel 3 XL
Source:  Berlin, Germany
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