Title
tombstone gravestone
Identifier
Description
Dating from the period after the start of Roman rule when Christianity had become established instead of the Ancient Egyptian religion. This is demonstrated by this carving which incorporates Christian and Ancient Egyptian symbolism. The cross is enclosed by a laurel crown and has attached to it the 'lock of Horus' which may have inspired the Christian monogram ' XP' for the first two letters of 'Christ' in Greek. The word 'EULOGIA' inscribed on the stone in Greek letters means ' in praise of the dead'. Coptic.
Date
Period: Coptic period
Format
H: 720 mm W: 325 mm
Coverage
Africa Egypt
Subject
Cross Lock.of.Horus
Relation
stone sandstone
Language
Inscription: at top: EULOGIA signifies: thanksgiving or in praise of the dead
UUID
17046ac6-9161-4f9a-9de3-a07944a3602d
