National Treasures

About Findings Periods The Mandatory Collection of the Rockefeller Archaeological Museum
 
Object's Name: Gem Engraved, Zoomorphic, Scorpion
Period: Early Roman (period)
Material: Carnelian
Site: Jerusalem, Old City, Jewish Quarter, Area F, M
Lenght: 12 mm
Wide: 8 mm
Height: 2 mm
Description: The gem was found in the destruction layer of the Burnt House, dated to 70 CE.
Bibliography:
Hershkovitz M. 2003. "Gemstones" in: Geva H., Jewish quarter excavations in the old city of Jerusalem, Vol. II. 296- 301, Photo 10.3.
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