7196228 Miniature replica of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. 5th century (marble) by French School, (5th century); Musee Narbo Via, Narbonne, France; (add.info.: Miniature replica of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem (Holy Sepulchre). The Mausoleum of Christ built by Emperor Constantine in the fourth century was faithfully reproduced in a block of marble from the Pyrenees in the fifth century. Narbonne was then a port of embarkation for pilgrims going to the Holy Land and this work with a strong Byzantine influence, unique in the West, undoubtedly played a ceremonial role during the Easter liturgies- See also PCT7076274 and PCT7072149); 穢 Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2022.