Caption

Greek dedicatory inscription, unknown author, Greek script, Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II Physkos ruler of Egypt; 170–116 BCE, Greek inscriptions dedicating for many gods during the reign of Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II and his two wives and their children, issued by Ptolemy and Trypho, dated 30/10/133 BCE Ptolemy VIII, Coptos, inscription; height 25 cm, width 48 cm, depth 7 cm, weight 19.77 kg, A rectangular stone slab rests against a plain gray background, showing a rough, weathered surface with a mottled pattern of beige, tan, off-white, and light brown tones; a shallow vertical groove runs near one edge, and the slab displays irregular edges, small chips, and textured pits across its surface with areas of lighter creamy streaks and darker brown patches.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A00_457

License type

Rights managed

Available size

68.7Mb (3.7Mb) / 20.0in x 13.3in / 6000 x 4000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Greek dedicatory inscription unknown author Greek script Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II Physkos ruler Egypt 170–116 Bce Greek inscriptions dedicating gods reign Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II two wives children issued Ptolemy Trypho dated 30 10 133 BCE Ptolemy VIII Coptos inscription height 25 cm width 48 cm depth 7 cm weight 19.77 kg rectangular stone slab rests plain gray background showing rough weathered surface mottled pattern beige tan off-white light brown tones shallow vertical groove runs near edge slab displays irregular edges small chips textured pits across surface areas lighter creamy streaks darker brown patches.