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crescent pendant, gold
Period: Late Bronze II
Site: Lakhish, T.
Lenght: 1 cm
Bibliography:Tufnell O. 1953. Lachish III (Tell ed-Duweir), The Iron Age. Oxford, Pl.25:65.
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Amulet Inscribed 
 Photographer:Yolovitch Yael
Late Roman
Material: Glass
Site: Jerusalem, Rehov Salah ed-Din, Ministry of Justice
Lenght: 22 mm
Wide: 17.5 mm
Description: A magical amulet. Observe: Artemis/Diana stands in a frontal hunting postur. holding a bow in her left hand and draws an arrow from a quiver behind her shoulder. Reverse: bears an pseudo-Greek magical word, transliterated from Hebrew.
Bibliography:Winter T 2015. Late Roman Grave Goods from the Sallah Ed-Din st. Cemetery. `ATIQOT 80: 80-123, Fig. 4: 13.
Mazor G 2015. A Magical Amulet from the Cemetery on Sallah Ed-Din Street, Jerusalem. `ATIQOT 80: 127-132, Fig. 1.
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Amulet Zoomorphic 
 Photographer:Clara Amit
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Fragment Architectural Element   
 Photographer:Clara Amit
Early Roman (period)
Material: Limestone
Site: Jerusalem, Old City, Western and Southern Walls
Lenght: 96 cm
Wide: 68 cm
Description: Decorated ceilling with square spin containing around frame of acanthus scrolls surrounding a central circular spin decorated with meanders and rosettes
Bibliography:Peleg-Barkat O 2007. The Herodian Architectural Decoration in light of the Finds from Temple Mount Excavations. Part III : Catalogue of the Architectural Decoration Fragments from the Temple Mount Excavations. PhD diss. 61, 1207.
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Fragment Basket   
 Photographer:Clara Amit
Roman
Material: Palm Leaf/Fibre
Site: Horevot Mazada
Lenght: 46 cm
Wide: 24 cm
Description: Basket made with date palm leaves and fibers. Reinforced cord running down to the bottom of the basket. They were connected to the handles which were not preserved.
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Basket
 Photographer:Clara Amit
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Parts Bracelet Decorated in Relief  
 Photographer:Clara Amit
Parts Bracelet Decorated in Relief, Herringbone Pattern
Period: Middle Bronze II-Late Bronze
Material: Gold
Site: `Ujul, T. el-
Lenght: 5.2 cm
Wide: 3.6 cm
Bibliography:F.Petrie 1934. Ancient Gaza IV, Tell el-Ajjul. London, 5-9, Pl.XIII,XIV:37.
E.J.H. Mackay, M.A.Murray and F.Petrie 1952. Ancient Gaza V, City of Shepherds Kings. London, 8-13.
Negbi O. 1970. The Hoards of Goldwork from Tell el-Ajjul. SMA XXV: 48.
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Brooch  
 Photographer:Clara Amit
Brooch 
Period: Late Roman
Material: Gold,Chalcedony
Site: Jerusalem, Rockefeller Museum
Lenght: 3.4 cm
Wide: 3.1 cm
Bibliography:Baramki D.C. 1931. Note on a Cemetery at Karm al-Shaikh, Jerusalem. QDAP I: 3-5, Pl.XIV.
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Brooch Openwork 
 Photographer:Clara Amit
Brooch Openwork
Period: Byzantine
Material: Gold
Site: Gush Halav
Diameter: 2.1 cm
Bibliography:Makhouly N. 1939. Rock-cut Tombs at el Jish. QDAP VIII: 45-50, Pl. XXXI:3.
Brooch Openwork 
 Photographer:Clara Amit
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Pendant  
 Photographer:Clara Amit
Late Roman
Gold, Amethyst
Site: American Colony Tombs-1940
Lenght: 1.8 cm; Wide: 1.1 cm
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Earring  
 Photographer:Clara Amit

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Early Roman (period)
Material: Gold
Site: Hurfeish
Description: A pair of gold earrings made of a twisted gold wire and a convex disc with cluster in the front.
Bibliography:Abu-Uqsa H. 2002. Two Burial Caves at Hurfeish, in: Z. Gal (ed) Eretz Zafon, Studies in Galilean Archaeology. EZ 135-139, Fig. 2
Pair of Earrings  
 Photographer:Mariana Salzberger
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Pair of Earrings  
 Photographer:Mariana Salzberger
Earring  
 Photographer:Clara Amit
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Earring  
 Photographer:Clara Amit
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Earring  
 Photographer:Clara Amit
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Earring  
 Photographer:Clara Amit
Late Roman
Material: Gold, Mother of Pearl
Site: ירושלים, בית יתומים הסורי Syrian Orphanage,Jerusalem
Lenght: 3.8 cm
Bibliography:Baramki D.C. 1931. A Tomb Chamber in the Syrian Orphanage, Jerusalem. QDAP I: 101-102, Pl.XXXVIII:2.
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Earring  
 Photographer:Mariana Salzberger
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Earring  
 Photographer:Clara Amit
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Earring Crescent 
 Photographer:Yolovitch Yael
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Earring Crescent 
 Photographer:Yolovitch Yael
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Part Chain   
 Photographer:Clara Amit
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Toggle Pin Engraved 
 Photographer:Clara Amit
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Toggle Pin  
 Photographer:Clara Amit
toggle pin
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Pendant  
 Photographer:Clara Amit
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Pendant With Floral Decoration 
 Photographer:Clara Amit
gold ornament
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Pendant With Floral Decoration 
 Photographer:Clara Amit
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Bead  
 Photographer:Yolovitch Yael
Bead, Late Roman
Material: Glass
Site: Jerusalem, Rehov Salah ed-Din, Ministry of Justice
Lenght: 16 mm
Diameter: 5 mm
Description: The cylindrical bead decorated with blue glass trail.
Bibliography:Winter T 2015. Late Roman Grave Goods from the Sallah Ed-Din st. Cemetery. `ATIQOT 80: 80-123, Fig. 4: 8.
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Bead  
 Photographer:Clara Amit
Middle Bronze II-Late Bronze
Gold; L 2 cm
Site: `Ujul, T. el-
Bibliography:Petrie F. 1934. Ancient Gaza IV, Tell el-Ajjul. London, Pl.XVI:59.
E.J.H. Mackay, M.A.Murray and F.Petrie 1952. Ancient Gaza V, City of Shepherds Kings. London.
Negbi O. 1970. The Hoards of Goldwork from Tell el-Ajjul. SMA XXV
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Bead  
 Photographer:Clara Amit
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Bead  
 Photographer:Clara Amit
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Bead Painted
 Photographer:Clara Amit
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Bead  
 Photographer:Clara Amit
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Zoomorphic Vessel Decorated in Relief 
 Photographer:Mariana Salzberger
Zoomorphic Vessel Decorated in Relief, Camel
Period: Late Roman – Byzantine
Material: Pottery
Site: Ashqelon, T. Ashqelon
Lenght: 9 cm
Wide: 12 cm
Description: Half of a zoomorphic vessel, shaped as a kneeling camel transporting amphoras.
Bibliography:Johnson B. L. 2008. Ashkelon 2, Imported pottery of the Roman and Late Roman periods.. Winona Lake, Indiana, 133-135, No. 392.
Zoomorphic Vessel Decorated in Relief 
 Photographer:Mariana Salzberger
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Handle Mirror (?) Decorated in Relief, Vegetal Pattern
Period: Roman
Material: Bronze
Site: Bet Natif, H.
Lenght: 27.7 cm
Bibliography:Baramki D.C. 1936. Two Roman Cisterns at Beit Nattif. QDAP V: 3-10.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayt_Nattif

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327225362_Jews_and_Pagans_in_Late_Antique_Judaea_The_Case_of_the_Beit_Nattif_Workshop
Mask Dionysos 
 Photographer:Clara Amit
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Mask Female Figure 
 Photographer:Meidad Suchowolski
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Fragment Belt   
 Photographer:Clara Amit
Fragment Belt 
Period: Roman
Material: Wool
Site: Mezad Rahel
Lenght: 6 cm
Wide: 6 cm
Description: Piece of textile made of goat hair in two pigments, which made with braiding technique. Probably used as belt.
Bibliography:Shamir O. 1999. Textiles, Basketry and Cordage from `En Rahel. ATIQOT XXXVIII: 91-123, P. 97, fig. 16.
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Key  
 Photographer:Clara Amit
key, Chain 
Period: Roman
Material: Bronze
Site: Bet She`arim, H.
Lenght: 4.7 cm
Description: Two keys on chain
Bibliography:Mazar B. 1957. Beth Shearim Report on the Excavations during 1936-40. Jerusalem.
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Wrapped Cordage Circlet (Aqal)  
 Photographer:Clara AmitWrapped Cordage Circlet (Aqal) 
Period: Roman
Material: Palm Leaf/Fibre
Site: Horevot Mazada
Lenght: 14 cm
Wide: 13.5 cm
Description: Wrapped cordage circlet used as head cushions (Aqal) for carrying heavy loads.
Bibliography:Bernic K. 1994. Masada Basketry, Cordage and Related Artifacts. In Y. Aviram, G. Foerster and E. Netzer eds. Masada, The Yigael Yadin Excavation 1963-1965 Final Report. Vol. IV.. Jerusalem, 305, Ill. 34..
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Wrapped Cordage Circlet (Aqal)
 Photographer:Clara Amit
Wrapped Cordage Circlet (Aqal) 
Period: Early Roman (period)
Material: Plant Fibre
Site: Horevot Mazada
Lenght: 18 cm
Wide: 13 cm
Description: A ring-shaped carrying cushion made of goat hair fabric, each end of which was twisted in an opposite direction. A rope of palm-fiber, Z2S twisted, was wound around it. It is suggested that the cushion served to stabilize and support a heavy load (e.g. water containers) securely on the head.
Bibliography:Shamir O. 1999. Textiles, Basketry, and Cordage from `En Rahel.. ATIQOT 38: 91-124.
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Fragment Textile   
 Photographer:Yolovitch Yael
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Fragment Textile   
 Photographer:Yolovitch Yael
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Fragment Textile   
 Photographer:Clara Amit
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Fragment Textile   
 Photographer:Clara Amit
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Fragments Textile   
 Photographer:Yolovitch Yael
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Fragment Textile   
 Photographer:Yolovitch Yael
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Fragments Textile   
 Photographer:Yolovitch Yael
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Fragment Textile   
 Photographer:Yolovitch Yael
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Fragment Textile
 Photographer:Clara Amit
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Fragment Textile   
 Photographer:Yolovitch Yael
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Ornament/Inlay Shell 
 Photographer:Clara Amit
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Ornament/Inlay Shell 
 Photographer:Clara Amit
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Fragment Hairpin Decorated with a human figure  
 Photographer:Clara Amit
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Hairpin Hand 
 Photographer:Clara Amit
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Fragment Hairnet  
 Photographer:Clara Amit
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Fragment Hairnet  
 Photographer:Clara Amit
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Fragment Hairnet
 Photographer:Clara Amit
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