Calling of Moses, 5th century

Relief showing two episodes from the calling of Moses on Mt. Horeb or Mt. Sinai (Exodus 3-4). Above the main scene is a cross, two peacocks, and a Greek inscription. Panel from the so-called Sarcophagus of the Physician John, Constantinople, first half of 5th century. Limestone. Bode Museum, Berlin, Germany. Bode Museum, Berlin, Germany.