Plaque

29-108-601

From: Israel | Beth Shean

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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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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