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29-108-24

Location: On Display in the Eastern Mediterranean Gallery

From: Israel | Beth Shean

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 29-108-24
Current Location Eastern Mediterranean Gallery - On Display
Provenience Israel | Beth Shean
Archaeology Area Level II, LTN
Period Byzantine
Date Made 300-700 CE
Section Near Eastern
Materials Bronze
Technique Incised
Description

Small ring base, sides nearly vertical at rim; on the rim are three small loops for the holding the suspension chains; in two of these, links remain. The exterior surface of the sides bears an incised horizontal decoration encircling the vessel; and the interior of the base bears incised decoration in concentric circles.

Height 5.2 cm
Outside Diameter 8 cm
Credit Line Expedition to Beth Shean (Beisan); Clarence Fisher, 1921-1928
Other Number 2075 - Field No SF

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