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Masterpieces of Biblical Art : Lead Bulla Depicting Menorah, Second Temple Period
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Lead Bulla Depicting Menorah, Second Temple Period - FJ.0438
Origin: Israel (Bittar)
Circa: 50
BC
to 100
AD
Collection: Jewish
Style: Judaica
Medium: Lead
Location: United States
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The bullae was used as a voucher originally
attached to strings that once wrapped a
document or letter. Then it was often broken and
discarded, once the document was opened.
The impression of a seal, preserved on a bullae
suggest that the seal functioned as validation of
documents,and as a guarantee of exchanged
goods and services both in an administrative
context and in private society.
Private seals and impressions, distinguished by a
single motif sometimes accompanied by an
inscription, or an iconographic pattern, reflects
the cultural and religious traditions of ancient
Israel.
This Lead bullae, due to the symbol on it, clearly
was used by a high priest, or one of the leaders
of the wars against Rome.
- (FJ.0438)
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