Plaque
29-108-601
From: Israel | Beth Shean
Curatorial Section: Near Eastern
| Object Number | 29-108-601 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Israel | Beth Shean |
| Archaeology Area | Level II, LTN, near Room 43, W. of wall |
| Period | Byzantine |
| Date Made | 300-700 CE |
| Section | Near Eastern |
| Materials | Lead |
| Description | Square with ribbed edges and a small curved extension on top pierced. The middle of the upper part of the plaque bears a cross and on either sides of the cross in the upper corners are two obscure objects, perhaps leaves (?). Beneath this are two human busts above a scroll pattern. All of the decoration is in relief. The plaque has been pierced and bent by a blow. |
| Length | 9.1 cm |
| Width | 8.4 cm |
| Credit Line | Expedition to Beth Shean (Beisan); Clarence Fisher, 1921-1928 |
| Other Number | 635 - Field No SF |
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