Funerary relief, ca. 125–150, Syria, probably from Palmyra, Limestone, 25 1/2 x 20 1/8 x 12 in. ( x x cm), Stone


Funerary relief, ca. 125–150, Syria, probably from Palmyra, Limestone, 25 1/2 x 20 1/8 x 12 in. ( x x cm), Stone-Sculpture, Inscription: (at right)1 Nesha, 2 son of 3 ... (at left)1 Belha, 2 (son of) Hashash. 3 Alas!Transliteration:1 nšʾ2 br3 …1 blḥʾ2 ḥšš3 ḥblThis relief is a type of funerary monument characteristic of the prosperous caravan city of Palmyra during the first three centuries A


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