Inscribed stele

Unknown

7th–9th century · Limestone; incised · Islamic Art

Funerary stelae from the Byzantine period in Egypt are thought to have been produced in quantity, then modified for individual use. Inscriptions were often added to identify the deceased.

Artist

Unknown

Date

7th–9th century

Medium

Limestone; incised

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of The Egyptian Research Account and British School of Archaeology in Egypt, 1908