Inscriptions of Aphrodisias 2027

9.124. Monogram of Theochares(?), donor(?)

Description: A large white marble console (no measurements) with a moulded upper rim, with a cross in a relief medallion in the centre.

Text: Inscribed on the curved area.

Letters: Cursive.

Date: Fifth/sixth century (form of monogram).

Findspot: Aphrodisias: Sebasteion portico: western end.

Original location: Unknown

Last recorded location: Museum.

Interpretive

(Θεοχάρηϲ)

Diplomatic

English translation

Translation source: ALA 2004

Theochares(?)

Bibliography

Transcription: New York University expedition Excavated by the NYU expedition in 1982 (82.110).

Publication: Published Roueché, ALA 102 and plate xxvii, whence McCabe, PHI, 1996 618 , ALA 2004 102; IAph2007 9.124.

Images

Fig. 1. Face (M. Roueché, 1985)

Fig. 2. Drawing of Monogram