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Artefact ID1343
TM IDTM 121893
Findspot (DEChriM ID)-   ()
ClassFunerary element, Textual
MaterialStone
Writing mediumInscription
Text contentSubliterary
LanguageGreek
Description

SEG LXIV 1447 b: Epitaph of Theodora and Taos.

Stele in limestone with triangular top; above an incised crux ansata in the shape of a Τ topped by two concentric circles; at left and right A and Ω; inscription below (traces of red paint).

The text reads: "In peace, Theodora fell asleep, age 35. In peace, Taôs fell asleep, age 32. Dioskoros and Apammon erected (the stela)".

The stele was probably erected for two women by their husbands.

Selection criteriaChristian symbols/gestures/isopsephy
Date from300
Date to499
Dating criteria

Palaeography and typology

Absolute/relative dateRelative date
Archaeological context

After the formula, it probably comes from Fayyum (ed.pr.).

Accession number

Cairo, Private collection Eid without number

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Editio princeps

• Nachtergael, Georges. 1994. "Deux inscriptions grecques d'Egypte." Chronique d'Egypte 69, 140-146 (no. 2, with pl.).

Additional bibliography

• Zayed, Abdel Hamid. 1962. Egyptian Antiquities. Cairo, 167-168. fig. 298 (descr.).

 

• Pelsmaekers, Johnny - 1988 [1989]. Bulletin de l’Institut historique belge de Roma 58, p. 5-9 [22].

Authors
Valérie Schram, 2021
Suggested citation
Valérie Schram, 2021, "Artefact ID 1343", 4CARE database - Fourth-Century Christian Archaeological Record of Egypt, https://4care-skos.mf.no/artefacts/1343
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