Limestone stela
Rectangular, gravestone, inscribed in Greek or Coptic, with cross. The first letter of the name is missing, it has been suggested that the woman to whom the stela belonged was called Sia. The text translates 'she went to rest in the month of Pashons on day 8 in the peace of God, Amen'.
Depth: 7 cm
Height: 43 cm
Width: 15.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Unknown (1903) by ?
Coptic
Production date:
AD 400
Accession number: E.SS.43
Primary reference Number: 63484
Oldadmincategory: SS
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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