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"Musicians" stand

UnknownIron Age I, late 11th century BCE - Iron Age I, early 10th century BCE

The Israel Museum, Jerusalem

The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel

This stand, used for offerings of food or incense, is decorated with musicians: two playing the flute, one the cymbals, another a lyre, and the last a tambourine. Above the musicians runs a procession of three animals, perhaps representing sacrifices.

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  • Title: "Musicians" stand
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: Iron Age I, late 11th century BCE - Iron Age I, early 10th century BCE
  • Location: Ashdod
  • Type: Cult stand
  • Rights: Israel Antiquities Authority, Photo © Israel Museum, Jerusalem, by David Harris
  • External Link: Israel Museum, Jerusalem
  • Medium: Pottery
  • Dimensions: H: 34.7; Diam: 16.2 cm
  • Curator: Dayagi-Mendels, Michal
The Israel Museum, Jerusalem

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