Funerary Relief of Malkô from Palmyra

Artist Anonymous (Roman or Palmyrene Empire) (Roman or Palmyrene Empire)

Artist Anonymous (Syrian) (Syrian)

Datec. 250–273

Period3rd century

MediumLimestone

DimensionsObject Size: 23 x 18 x 7 1/2 inches

Credit LinePurchase with funds provided by the Walter Cerf Art Fund

Object number2009.002

Curatorial DepartmentAncient Western Art

_Place of OriginPalmyra, Syria

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