National Treasures

About Findings Periods The Mandatory Collection of the Rockefeller Archaeological Museum
 
Object's Name: Phylactery Capsule 
Period: Early Roman (period)
Material: Leather
Site: Qumran, Cave 4Q
Lenght: 2.2 cm
Wide: 1.2 cm
Description: Tfillin made of small four square boxes worn on the forehead.
Bibliography:
Schiffman L.H. 2010. Qumran and Jerusalem.. Grand Rapids, 223.
Milik J. T. 1977. Qumran Grotto 4. DJD VI: 35, Pl. VI: 10.

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Phylactery Capsule  
Photographer :Clara Amit

Phylactery Capsule  
Photographer :Clara Amit




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