XXXIX THE BARBARIANS BREAK THE EMPIRE INTO EAST AND WEST
BASE OF THE “OBELISK OF THEODOSIUS,” CONSTANTINOPLE The obelisk of Thothmes, taken from Egypt to Constantinople
by Theodosius and placed upon the pedestal her shown; an
interesting example of early Byzantine art. The complete obelisk
is seen on page 239. Photo: Sebah & Foaillier
