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Columbarium Tomb Plaque with the Monogram of Christ, 500-800 (terracotta)
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Columbarium Tomb Plaque with the Monogram of Christ, 500-800 (terracotta)
491194 Columbarium Tomb Plaque with the Monogram of Christ, 500-800 (terracotta) by Spanish School; h:32.40 w:20.80 Wt: 13 lbs cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: This thick clay plaque covered a burial niche that contained the remains of the deceased in a simple communal tomb complex called a columbarium. The chi-rho monogram of Christ identifies the deceased as a Christian. The monogram was seen as representing Christs victory over death, while the letters that flank it, alpha and omega, the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, symbolize Christ as the beginning and end of all things.
); Gift of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.; Spanish, out of copyright
Media ID 23385996
© Gift of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. / Bridgeman Images
C07th C08th C6th Chi Rho Clay Migration Period Monogram Terracotta Visigothic
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This print showcases a Columbarium Tomb Plaque with the Monogram of Christ, dating back to 500-800 AD. Crafted by the Spanish School, this terracotta masterpiece is currently housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA. The plaque's purpose was to cover a burial niche within a communal tomb complex known as a columbarium. It served as a final resting place for the deceased and held great significance for Christians during that time period. The monogram of Christ, also known as the chi-rho symbol, adorns the plaque and identifies the individual as a follower of Christianity. Symbolically representing Christ's victory over death, this monogram holds deep meaning. Flanked by alpha and omega - which represent the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet - it signifies Christ's role as both the beginning and end of all things. This remarkable relief object not only showcases exceptional craftsmanship but also provides insight into religious practices during this era. Donated by John D. Rockefeller Jr. , its presence in an art museum allows visitors to appreciate its historical and cultural significance. Bridgeman Images has beautifully captured this piece through their photography expertise, allowing viewers to admire its intricate details from afar while appreciating its spiritual symbolism up close.
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