Cross-shaped tombstone with Coptic inscription

Inv. no. :

Provv. 4817

Material:

Stone / Limestone

Dimensions:

21.5 cm x 41 cm x 10 cm

Date:

601–900 CE

Period:

Byzantine Period – Islamic Period

Acquisition:

Unknown, 1824–1888

Museum location:

Museum / Floor 3 / Writing Gallery / Showcase 08

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