Close-up inscription of the tombstone of Bishop Clematius
Byzantine and Christian Museum, Athens, GreeceA carved stone tombstone attributed to Clematius, bishop of Athens, incised with three Chi-Rho symbols and a central inscription (reading POENOCIOICENI), featuring a central perforation for libations; the worn incisions and patinated surface indicate a fifth-century AD funerary monument recovered near Mount Lykabettos.
Fifth-century carved tombstone with Chi-Rho symbols from the tomb of Clematius, bishop of Athens
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5th century AD
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Tombstone of Bishop Clematius
Material: Marble Date range: 5th century AD Origin: Athens (discovered at the foot of Mount...
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