Limestone funerary cippus (tomb marker)

Unknown

2nd–3rd century CE · Limestone · Greek and Roman Art

Only a handful of funerary cippi from Roman Cyprus decorated with portrait busts are known. The deceased shown here as a youth is identified by the Greek inscription below that reads: “Good Artemidoros, farewell.”

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd–3rd century CE

Medium

Limestone

Culture

Roman, Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76