Limestone ossuary with lid

Unknown

ca. 1st century B.C–1st century CE · Limestone, paint · Greek and Roman Art

Despite the use of a similar rosette design, this ossuary differs from the other displayed in the case to the left in that its decoration is carved in relief and still retains traces of its original red paint. It has a Greek inscription identifying two individuals whose bones it contained. Their names are Philoutarion and Annios, suggesting that they may have been Hellenized Jews.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1st century B.C–1st century CE

Medium

Limestone, paint

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Museum Accession