Seals and Inscriptions from Ancient Judah and Israel (IMAGE)

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Seals and Inscriptions from Ancient Judah and Israel

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A collection of inscriptions, seals, and seal impressions (bullae) bearing names and dated to the Biblical Kingdoms of Judah and Israel of the Iron Age. 

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Credits: Seals and seal impressions (bullae) Square seal from Bet Shemesh – courtesy of Benjamin Sass. Photo: Benjamin Sass. Reproduction of the lion seal (from Megido) – RTI photo: Michael Magen. King Hezekiah bulla (winged figure stamped on clay) – courtesy of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Photo: Ouria Tadmor. Nathan-Melech bullae (oval-shaped seal stamp) – courtesy of the City of David archive. Photo: Eliyahu Yanai. Black stone seal – courtesy of the City of David archive. Photo: Eliyahu Yanai. Inscribed inscriptions Arad 49 inscription (bottom of bowl) – courtesy of the Archaeological Institute, Tel Aviv University. Photo: Michael Cordonsky. Arad 3 inscription (red-brown clay inscription) – courtesy of the Archaeological Institute, Tel Aviv University. Photo: Michael Cordonsky. Samaria 18 inscription (Black and White rectangular shape) – courtesy of the Semitic Museum, Harvard University. Photo: Harvard’s expedition to Samaria. Graphic Design: Barak Sober

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