Funerary relief, ca. 200–273, Syria, probably from Palmyra, Limestone, 20 7/8 x 18 x 7 3/8 in. (53 x x cm), Stone

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Funerary relief, ca. 200–273, Syria, probably from Palmyra, Limestone, 20 7/8 x 18 x 7 3/8 in. (53 x x cm), Stone-Sculpture, This relief is a type of funerary monument characteristic of the prosperous caravan city of Palmyra during the first three centuries Reliefs with a representation of the deceased and a short identifying inscription were used to seal burial niches in elaborately decorated communal tombs; those with a half-length or bust format became prevalent sometime after A

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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