Plaque
29-108-601
From: Israel | Beth Shean
Curatorial Section: Near Eastern
Object Number | 29-108-601 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Israel | Beth Shean |
Archaeology Area | Level II, LTN, near Room 43, W. of wall |
Period | Byzantine |
Date Made | 300-700 CE |
Section | Near Eastern |
Materials | Lead |
Description | Square with ribbed edges and a small curved extension on top pierced. The middle of the upper part of the plaque bears a cross and on either sides of the cross in the upper corners are two obscure objects, perhaps leaves (?). Beneath this are two human busts above a scroll pattern. All of the decoration is in relief. The plaque has been pierced and bent by a blow. |
Length | 9.1 cm |
Width | 8.4 cm |
Credit Line | Expedition to Beth Shean (Beisan); Clarence Fisher, 1921-1928 |
Other Number | 635 - Field No SF |
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