Tombstone of Rhodia, Grave stele of Rhodia

Bode Museum

An ankh infused with alpha and omega symbol signifying the Christian origin.

The main section of the stele features a bust of a figure within a shallow, arched niche. The figure has a halo, a simplified face, and appears to be wearing a hooded garment. Its arms are raised in a gesture of prayer or praise. The niche is flanked by two stylized columns with capitals.

Late Antique and Early Byzantine Egypt - 3rd - 9th Centuries

English Translation:

Grave stele of Rhodia

Tombstone of Rhodia

Egypt (Fayum), 5th century

limestone

Acquired in 1935

Museum of Byzantine Art | inventory 9666

Original Text:

Grabstele der Rhodia

Tombstone of Rhodia

Ägypten (Faijum), 5. Jh.

Kalkstein

Erworben 1935

Museum für Byzantinische Kunst | Inv. 9666

This is located in Bode Museum.

Supplementary images:

Detail of a tombstone in Egypt, dated 5th Century, Ank symbol with alpha and omega, located in Bode Museum.

Taken on Tuesday 06th of August 2019

Device: Google

Model: Pixel 3 XL

Genre: 5th Century

Source: Berlin, Germany

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