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Engraved Clam Shell
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Engraved tridacna (clam) shells like this one from Arad seem to have been used as cosmetic containers in the Near East and Mediterranean worlds in the late seventh and early sixth centuries BCE. This…

Places:

Arad, Land of Israel (Tel ‘Arad, Israel)

Date:

Iron Age IIC, Second Half of 7th–Early 6th Century BCE

Subjects:

Archaeology, Ecology, Monarchy, Animals

Categories:

Decorative arts, Household objects
Decorated clam shell incised with floral motifs.
Capacity on Jar from Lachish
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A bath measure for the king.

Places:

Lachish, Land of Israel (Tel Lakhish, Israel)

Date:

8th Century BCE

Subjects:

Archaeology, Economic life, Food and drink, Monarchy

Categories:

Household objects