Ancient Art and Antiquities Catalogue


Ptolemaic Period

Item ID: a7240



Item Code: a7240
Description: RESERVED
A Hellenistic semi-circular granite stela (modified in antiquity from its original rectangular form). Inscribed with a mixture of traditional Greek and Egyptian names, indicating the social integration of the period. Names included in two columns: 1st column: Palais, Imnois, Petesouchis, Phamounis, Sumspetosi, .)enpoi(.)s, .)elias Psen, --(pomonios Psento, Pto)lemaio(.)a(.), --)of Aristeas, --)s of Aristeas.
Column 2: Pelaia(s, Pachnoubis, Ammonios, Zenon, Neileus, Neileo, Pelaias, Sarapion, Petenephot(is
Ex-Behruz Studio Collection
Presented in custom wood and plaster display stand
Translated by Doctor Chris Gribbin of Melbourne University.
Origin: Ptolemaic period, ca 332-30 B.C. Egypt
Dimensions: Diameter: 43.0 cm
Status: Sold
Cart: SOLD