Large jars
Soft limestone
Israel Antiquities Authority
IAA:
I.2222, 1931.175, 1991-461, 1992-844, 1999-3982
Archaeology/Hellenistic, Roman & Byzantine Periods
The numerous large barrel- and goblet-shaped vessels that were discovered in Jerusalem are among the most impressive examples of Jewish stoneware from the Second Temple Period. They were shaped on lathes, each one from a single block of stone. The New Testament tells of stone jars, apparently of this type, that were used “for the Jewish rites of purification” (John 2:6).
From the Israel Museum publications:
Israeli, Yael, and Mevorach, David, Cradle of Christianity, The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 2000, English / Hebrew
Exhibitions:
Cradle of Christianity, Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 28/03/2000 - 30/01/2001
Digital presentation of this object was made possible by:
The Ridgefield Foundation, New York, in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir
