Photo © Israel Museum, Jerusalem, by Avraham Hay |
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Pottery stamp depicting Mary and Jesus with two angels
Deir Dusawi, east of Gaza 6th century CE Pottery D: 10 cm Israel Antiquities Authority Accession number: IAA 70-5196 |
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Pottery stamp depicting Mary and Jesus with two angels The infant Jesus holds a book with a cross on the cover. Surrounding the scene is a Greek inscription, part of which is missing: "Blessing of Our Lady, Mother of God, Mary." This object was used for stamping bread or tokens. Publications: Israeli, Yael, and Mevorach, David, Cradle of Christianity, The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 2000, English / Hebrew Exhibition: Cradle of Christianity, Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel, Spring 2000 - Winter 2001 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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