National Treasures

About Findings Periods The Mandatory Collection of the Rockefeller Archaeological Museum
 
Object's Name: Stamp Seal Phoenician, Hieroglyphs
Period: Iron II
Material: Bronze
Site: Rosh Zayit, H.
Lenght: 7.3 cm
Wide: 3.9 cm
Description: The plaque comprises an ovalshape standing on a flat base, similar to Egyptian cartouches that appear with a horizontal line below. The design is divided into three registers, one above the other, probably represent a temple facade. Attached to the back of the plaque is an omega-shapped bronze handle, both ends are shaped as animal's paws.
Bibliography:
Gal, Z. and Alexandre, Y. 2000. Horbat Rosh Zayit, Iron Age Storage Fort and Village. IAAR 8: 186-187, Fig. VII.7.

Additional Looks

Stamp Seal Phoenician 
Photographer :Koren Miki





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