A Roman Limestone Commemorative Stele for Chreste, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Islamic An elegant and finely carved

An elegant and finely carved Egyptian stone vessel

Previously in the collection of Marianne and Robert Huber

The ring features a heavy loop of solid gold

Some panels were probably framed by a red grenade fillet

A Roman Limestone Commemorative Stele for Chreste, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Islamic An elegant and finely carvedThis simple stele encapsulates the deep personal loss of a father commemorating his child. Neatly carved from pale limestone, it features a framed two line hand carved inscription in Greek that reads: Translation: To Chreste, daughter of Artemidoros, farewell. The inscription is brief and restrained, yet highly informative. Chreste is identified not through a husbands name, but as the daughter of Artemidoros. This patronymic designation suggests she