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THE PHOENICIAN INSCRIBED IVORY BOX FROM UR.

Authors :
Mitchell, T. C.
Source :
Palestine Exploration Quarterly; Jul-Dec91, Vol. 123, p119-128, 10p, 2 Black and White Photographs, 3 Diagrams
Publication Year :
1991

Abstract

The article focuses on the two line Phoenician inscription on an ivory box found at Ur in 1927. It is stated that based on paleographic grounds and by Neo-Babylonian provenance, the inscription is probably between 650 to 550 B.C. There is reportedly a case for identifying the box as owned by 'Amatba'al , as a harem lady of the Byblos king. A rendering of the text is also given.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00310328
Volume :
123
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Palestine Exploration Quarterly
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
33884995
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1179/peq.1991.123.2.119