Description:
Tomb, consisting of two sandstone blocks partly projecting above the surface
(w:
0.14 x h:
0.82 x d:
0.18
above ground).
The exposed surfaces are stuccoed and ornamented with red paint: at the head, a cross with sprays:
at the foot a cross flanked by doves, with sprays of Vine leaves
and grapes; right, a cross flanked by peacocks; left, a cross.
Text: The inscription on the upper surface, lightly incised and painted in red, is followed by an elaborate cross, now almost obliterated.
Letters: 0.06-0.08; minuscule T.
Date: Fifth-seventh century CE (context, form)
Findspot:
Sabratha:
In the middle of the main east-west street, just outside the SE angle of the Byzantine Walls.
Original location: Unknown
Last recorded location:
Findspot
English translation
Translation by: J. M. Reynolds
(cross) To the good memory of Janacis who lived for three years. To the good memory of Jobris who lived in peace for approximately six years.
Bibliography: IRT, 1952, 205, whence IRT, 2009, 205, whence EDH 059181; for BSR images see BSR Digital Collections..
Images
Fig. 1. Ward-Perkins, 1948 (Ward-Perkins Archive, BSR 48.S.110)
Fig. 2. Ward-Perkins, 1948 (Ward-Perkins Archive, BSR 48.S.109)
Fig. 3. Ward-Perkins, 1948 (Ward-Perkins Archive, BSR 48.XVIII.40)
Fig. 4. Ward-Perkins, 1948 (Ward-Perkins Archive, BSR 48.S.111)
Fig. 5. Ward-Perkins, 1948 (Ward-Perkins Archive, BSR 48.XVIII.41)