Vessel Handle

34-21-239

From: Israel | Beth Shean

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 34-21-239
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Israel | Beth Shean
Archaeology Area Level XVIII, below Room 1892
Period Neolithic | Chalcolithic
Date Made 4500-4000 BCE
Section Near Eastern
Materials Ceramic
Description

On the exterior are two small ledge handles, set next to each other, each decorated with finger impressions. Brown ware, light brown slip on both surfaces; the exterior bears traces of red wash. Handmade.

Credit Line Expedition to Beth Shean (Beisan); Clarence Fisher, 1934
Other Number 33-11-267 - Field No SF

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