The Lion Bowl from Kinneret
In 1984, near the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee, excavations uncovered a bowl made of a rare and beautiful material known as Egyptian blue. By comparing it to similar objects found throughout the ancient Near East, the excavator discusses its function and artistic influence.
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Scholars Press
1987
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The Biblical archaeologist
Year: 1987, Volume: 50, Issue: 4, Pages: 232-240 |
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Summary: | In 1984, near the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee, excavations uncovered a bowl made of a rare and beautiful material known as Egyptian blue. By comparing it to similar objects found throughout the ancient Near East, the excavator discusses its function and artistic influence. |
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Contains: | Enthalten in: The Biblical archaeologist
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.2307/3210050 |