Shovel
29-108-27
From: Israel | Beth Shean
Curatorial Section: Near Eastern
| Object Number | 29-108-27 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Roman |
| Provenience | Israel | Beth Shean |
| Archaeology Area | CN II, 18; square shaft; Class G |
| Period | Roman Period |
| Section | Near Eastern |
| Materials | Bronze |
| Technique | Incised |
| Description | Rectangular, on four short feet. Three short vertical sides rise to a horizontal rim which bears an incised line decoration. At the two closed corners are two globular attachments. It has a long handle, the end of which is in the form of a conventionalized leaf while underneath this is an extension i the form of a hoof. The upper surface of the shovel is decorated with five groups of three incised concentric circles. Badly bent. |
| Credit Line | Expedition to Beth Shean (Beisan); Clarence Fisher, 1921-1928 |
| Other Number | 944 - Field No SF |
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