Knocker

29-108-107

From: Israel | Beth Shean

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 29-108-107
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Israel | Beth Shean
Archaeology Area Level II, LTN, Room 46
Period Byzantine
Date Made 300-700 CE
Section Near Eastern
Materials Bronze
Iconography Cross
Description

In form of cross, 2 long extensions are broken and missing. Arms widen out at extremities and each arm terminates in 2 knobs. Middle is loop attachment holding ring. Length was probably pierced in 2 places for attachemnt, only one remaining.Possibly a fragment from a polycandela.

Credit Line Expedition to Beth Shean (Beisan); Clarence Fisher, 1921-1928
Other Number 643 - Field No SF

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