Funerary Stele with Cross Medallion

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6th–7th century · Sandstone; carved, painted · Islamic Art

Funerary stelae from the Byzantine period in Egypt, carved in stone and usually painted, were permanent monuments to the deceased. While normally embedded in walls or floors near the tomb, some were part of larger structures.

Artist

Unknown

Date

6th–7th century

Medium

Sandstone; carved, painted

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1908