Inscribed limestone block
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The Greek inscription honors Helios as the supreme divinty and seeks his aid for all; below, palm branches and wreaths.
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The Greek inscription honors Helios as the supreme divinty and seeks his aid for all; below, palm branches and wreaths.
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Title: Inscribed limestone block
Period: Late Imperial
Date: 3rd–early 4th century CE
Culture: Roman, Cypriot
Medium: Limestone
Dimensions: H.: 10 1/2 x 12 x 1 15/16 in. (26.7 x 30.5 x 5 cm)
Classification: Cesnola Inscriptions
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Accession Number: 74.51.2398
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