12th Century Religious Inscription Stone on Stand

Originates from: Alcacer Do Sal, Portugal

Era: 12th Century

Dimensions: 9” H x 6” W x 2.5” D

An incredible example of a 12th century inscribed stone, likely a fragmentary funerary monument, found in Alcacer Do Sal, Portugal. A beautiful mottled stone with Latin inscription across the face including the lines “serpentum imperit tibi dominus per adam et avv (The Lord rules over the serpents through Adam and Avv)” and “sangea sanctis mortuum imperit tibi dominus per vivum et devotun (The blood of the saints, the dead, commands you, the Lord, through the living and devoted)”. Two crosses line the top of the inscribed area. A beautiful example of early inscription displayed on a custom stand.