Late Bronze Age Bowl and Ritually Broken Dagger. 1550-1200 B.C. A group of two possibly related artefacts comprising: a dagger which has been ritually broken and bent; bowl with D-section wall and stepped shoulder, which may also have been 'ritually killed'. 265 grams total, 14.1-17.5 cm (5 1/2 - 6 7/8 in.) Believed to have been found on the Ophel site in Jerusalem. Ibrahim Kara, Jerusalem, 1985. Family collection of a deceased UK collector, by descent. Accompanied by copies of two old old typed catalogue slips with provenance. [2, No Reserve]
Fair condition.
Price realized | 260 GBP |
Starting price | 5 GBP |
Estimate | 400 GBP |