Roman inscription block

Latin verse inscription in highlighted red letters on grey sandstone recording the visit of Mamertinus, Roman governor of Egypt, to the singing statue of Memnon at Thebes. The author praises the piety of the age of Hadrian which caused the statue to sing. Made by [Daniel Pett](https://sketchfab.com/danielpett) from 37 OnePlus3 mobile phone photographs. This is attached to the wall in gallery 70, so the reverse and base is not visible fully for photogrammetry. COL: [GAA1852](http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?partId=1&objectId=465521) Source: Objaverse 1.0 / Sketchfab