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From Jerusalem, this seal is made of bone. The fish image, a motif known only from Hebrew seals, suggests plenty and fertility (cf. Genesis 48:16) and may also allude to the life-giving nature of…
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Jerusalem, Land of Israel (Jerusalem, Israel)
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Iron Age IIB–IIC, 7th Century BCE
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On the front is a lily, commonly found on Yehud coins. On the back is a bird that most ornithologists consider to be a falcon; there is no consensus on its symbolism. With wings spread, this falcon…
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Yehud, Land of Israel (Southern Israel, Israel)
Date:
Persian Period, 4th Century BCE
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This is a Judean imitation of a popular Athenian coin type. On the front is the head of Athena, distinguished by her helmet. On the back is an owl, the symbol of Athena. To the left of the owl is a…
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Yehud, Land of Israel (Southern Israel, Israel)
Date:
Persian Period, 4th Century BCE