![Stamp Seal Phoenician](images/300/) IAA Number: 1996-3195
![Back](images/backsearch_icon_eng.gif) | 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.
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