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A Roman Limestone Commemorative Stele for Chreste, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Islamic Some panels were probably framed

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Description

Some panels were probably framed by a red grenade fillet

Presented on a museum-quality custom mount

Provenance:  Sir Christopher Cockerell (1910 - 1999) collection

thereafter in a private Virginia collection

19 February - 24 May 1993

A Roman Limestone Commemorative Stele for Chreste, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Islamic Some panels were probably framedThis simple stele encapsulates the deep personal loss of a father commemorating his child. Neatly carved from pale limestone, it features a framed two line hand carved inscription in Greek that reads: Translation: To Chreste, daughter of Artemidoros, farewell. The inscription is brief and restrained, yet highly informative. Chreste is identified not through a husbands name, but as the daughter of Artemidoros. This patronymic designation suggests she

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