Ancient Egyptian tombstone niche dated AD 395 – 642

Limestone tombstone niche or shrine. Depicts a squatting boy offering a dove and grapes. Painted in red, white, purple and black. Facial features and hair moulded.

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1971.54.A
  • Material: limestone
  • Period: Coptic Period
  • Dated: AD 395 - 642
  • Object name: tombstone niche
  • Dimensions: Length: 413mm , Width: 223mm , Depth: 151mm