1/4) Four sides of an ivory casket, with some of the earliest known depictions of Christ's crucifixion and resurrection (early 400s AD); in the first panel the Roman governor Pontius Pilate condemns Christ who carries the cross to his place of execution. #EasterSunday #Roman #Art

2/4) The second ivory panel shows Judas commiting suicide by hanging after betraying Christ, followed by the crucifixion. Above Christ the Romans have hung a sign saying REX IVDaeorvm - “King of the Jews”.

3/4) In the third panel, Christ's empty tomb lies open. The date of the ivory casket is reflected in the Late-Antique architecture of the tomb.

4/4) The final scene shows Christ resurrected among his apostles. The four ivory panels formed a casket that probably held consecrated bread for use in early-Christian mass. British Museum #Easter #EasterSunday #Roman #Christianity