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Chi-Ro symbol with Alpha and Omega, Early Christian Sarcophagus, Rome, 4th century. Artist: Unknown.

Chi-Ro symbol with Alpha and Omega, Early Christian Sarcophagus, Rome, 4th century. Artist: Unknown.

2-668-194 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

Chi-Ro symbol with Alpha and Omega, Early Christian Sarcophagus, Rome, 4th century. The Chi Rho is one of the earliest forms of christogram, formed by superimposing the first two (capital) letters of the Greek word (Christos) in such a way the vertical stroke of the rho intersects the center of the chi. Vatican Museum.

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  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. CM Dixon: British: Photographer
Picture Type
  1. Object
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Italy Lazio Roma Rome

  1. 41 54 00 N , 012 29 00 E
Category Hierarchy

Religion & Belief Christianity

History & Politics Artefacts

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4747x4728
File Size : 65,754kb

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  1. 2HLR9 | I7TA764-DX
  1. 0370005563
  1. 2-668-194
  1. 2668194
  1. 4HKM07 | I7TA814-DX
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