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Fragment of stonework, 1 of 2, purported relic from the Temple of Solomon, probably Middle East, possibly third century.

Middle East

LAPIDEM QUI / TEMPLO HIEROSOLYMITANO / OLIM INHAEREBAT / E TERRA SANCTA REDUX / HUC USQUE ADPORTABIT / H.P.LIDDON.S.T.P. / HUJUSCE ECCL.CATH.CANONICUS / A.S. MDCCCLXXXVI