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About Findings Periods The Mandatory Collection of the Rockefeller Archaeological Museum
 
Object's Name: Head Zoomorphic Vessel 
Period: Early Islamic
Material: Pottery
Site: Caesarea
Lenght: 8.2 cm
Wide: 2.1 cm
Description: Upper part of a zoomorphic vessel made of orange-colored clay. It is composed of a neck, with a protruding mouth, a face with pointed ears, and the remnants of a handle that stretches towards the rear part of the vessel. The face is decorated with slip painting in white and linear outlines in black. This group of zoomorphic vessels probably served as drinking vessels for children. It is dated to the Early Islamic Period between the middle of the 8th century and the 11th century.
Bibliography:
Stacey, D. 2004. Excavations at Tiberias, 1973-1974. The Early Islamic Periods. IAAR 21: 141, Fig.5.56.
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Head Zoomorphic Vessel  
Photographer :Yolovitch Yael

Head Zoomorphic Vessel  
Photographer :Yolovitch Yael





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