101. Monogram capitals from the Triconch ChurchCharlotte M. Roueché2004
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Description of Monument
Four matching white marble capitals. On each of the capitals, one side (back) is left plain, and there are crosses on either side. They all show signs of having been re-used subsequently.
Description of Text
Cut on the face of each capital.
Description of Letters
Monogram cut within a circle.
Date
Fifth/sixth century (form of monogram).
Edition
ΣυμβατικίουΣυμβατικίουΣυμβατικίουΜιχαήλ
Apparatus
In the first edition it was implied that all four capitals were identical; in fact the fourth does not have the same monogram as the other three.
Translation
i-iii. John Nesbitt suggested, on the basis of the photographs, the resolution Συμβατικίου, 'of Symbaticius'.
iv. MX, perhaps for Michael
Commentary
See discussion at VII.17.
For monograms, see Introduction.11.
For the Triconch Church see VII.15.
Found
Triconch Church, re-used.
Original Location
An unidentified church.
Last Recorded Location
Museum.
History of Recording
Excavated by the NYU expedition.
Bibliography
An inferior account published by Roueché, Aphrodisias in Late Antiquity no. 101. and plate xxvii, whence PHI614-7.