National Treasures

About Findings Periods The Mandatory Collection of the Rockefeller Archaeological Museum
 
Object's Name: Gem Eagle
Period: Early Roman - Middle Roman
Material: Agate
Site: Jerusalem, Old City, Western and Southern Walls
Lenght: 18 mm
Wide: 14.4 mm
Description: An eagle with its wings slightly spread is portrayed in the center of the gemstone.
Bibliography:
Peleg-Barkat O. 2011. The Roman Intaglios From The Temple Mount Excavations, in: E. Mazar: The Temple Mount Excavations Volium IV. QEDEM 52: 255-304, Fig. 15.2: 8.

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Gem Eagle  
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