Censer

29-108-23

From: Israel | Beth Shean

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 29-108-23
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Israel | Beth Shean
Archaeology Area Level II, LTE, House III, Cistern 1
Period Byzantine
Date Made 300-700 CE
Section Near Eastern
Materials Bronze
Description

Circular with pointed base;sides carinated just below the wide nearly horizontal rim which is pierced in two places, one of the piercings contains a bronze rivet, probably for holding a chain. The interior contains a quantity of ash.

Height 7.5 cm
Outside Diameter 17.3 cm
Credit Line Expedition to Beth Shean (Beisan); Clarence Fisher, 1921-1928
Other Number 195 - Field No SF

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