Photo © Israel Museum, Jerusalem, by Nahum Slapak |
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Balustrade
Ramat Rahel Iron Age II, 7th century BCE Limestone H: 37; L: 125 cm Israel Antiquities Authority Accession number: IAA 1964-1287 (1964-1285, 1964-1282, 1997-1143, 1964-1286) |
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This railing is one of the finest examples of the kind of architectural ornamentation used in royal edifices. Its function is best demonstrated by the exquisitely carved ivory inlay from the palace at Samaria, depicting a woman looking out of a window behind an identical railing. Publications: The Israel Museum, Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 2005 Digital presentation of this object was made possible by: The Ridgefield Foundation, New York, in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir |
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