Limestone block with dedication
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Limestone block with dedication

TitleLimestone block with dedication
Datelate 3rd century BCE 2nd century BCE
MediumLimestone, Egyptian
ClassificationCesnola Inscriptions
OriginGreek, Ptolemaic Egyptian Greek
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineThe Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Limestone block with dedication” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated late 3rd century BCE. It is executed in limestone, egyptian and classified as cesnola inscriptions. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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