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Ossuary bearing an architectural decoration

UnknownHerodian period, 1st century BCE

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The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel

The sides of this ossuary depict elegant building facades decorated with stylized floral motifs.

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Title: Ossuary bearing an architectural decoration
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: Herodian period, 1st century BCE
Location: Jerusalem
Type: Ossuary
Rights: Israel Antiquities Authority, Photo © The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
External Link: Israel Museum, Jerusalem
Medium: Hard limestone
Dimensions: H: 46.5, W: 43, L: 83 cm
Curator: Mevorah, David

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