Photo © The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, by Amalyah Oren |
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Royal capital
Jerusalem Iron Age II, 9th–7th century BCE Limestone H: 63; W: 42; L: 127 cm Israel Antiquities Authority Accession number: IAA 1968-455 |
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This capital was inspired by the palm-tree motif, a common fertility symbol in Ancient Near Eastern art. They are among the hallmarks of Israelite and Judahite architecture. Most of the capitals of this type surmounted pilasters, columns attached on one side to a wall. 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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