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The Greek inscription appears to be a dedication to Agathe Tyche (Good Fortune) by the inhabitants of a place called Melouchea.
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Title: Limestone inscribed block
Culture: Cypriot
Medium: Limestone
Dimensions: 5 × 4 7/8 × 24 in. (12.7 × 12.4 × 61 cm)
Classification: Cesnola Inscriptions
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Accession Number: 74.51.2421
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