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LSA-1153 Fragment of probable base for statue, perhaps of jurist Patricius. Berytus (Phoenice). Possibly fifth to early sixth century








PROVENANCE AND LOCATION
City: Berytus Province: Phoenice Libanensis Region: Near East, with Cyprus
Details: Beirut, environs of Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. George
Current Location: Not recorded
OBJECT
Object: Base Material: Local stone Re-Use? No
Form: Rectangular Height(cm): 45 Width(cm): 35 Depth(cm):
Language: Greek Text Type: Verse
SUBJECT
Honorand: Patricius Position: Intellectuals, Lawyers and Doctors Gender: Male
Awarder: An emperor (name lost) Position: Emperors
DATE
Earliest: 420 Latest : 533
MAIN REFERENCE
Merkelbach, R. and J. Stauber (eds.), Steinepigramme aus dem griechischen Osten. Bd. 4. Die Südküste Kleinasiens, Syrien und Palaestina, Munich 2002, no. 20/ 11/ 04
INSCRIPTION
Text: [--]α Πατρίκιος στῆ- / [--]α̣ς ἐκ βασιλῆος / (3) [--]ρης θεσμῶν ἐπα- / [--]μ̣’ ηὕρατο τοῦτο / [--] Αὐσονίων σεβα - / (6) [---]στορος εὖχος Trans: ... Patricius ... set up ... from the emperor ... of the laws ... he found this ...(emperor(s) ?) of the Romans ... honour of ...
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