Note: The design of this piece is not a cross; the similarity is purely coincidental.
This bookmark is adapted from a mace head, part of a hoard of hundreds of copper and ivory artifacts found packed in a reed mat in "The Cave of the Treasure" in Nahal Mishmar in the Judean Desert.
The mace head is decorated with a representation of the human face, with round eyes and a prominent nose. The mace, sybolizing status and power, was a common weapon of the Chalcolithic period. Each of the 80 mace heads in this hoard is different, indicating that their use was ceremonial rather than practical.
This item comes with a certificate of authenticity from the Israel Museum, Jerusalem. Enclosed is a short description of its historical background in English and Hebrew.
Otherwise, please select your country below so we can display the correct prices, delivery times and delivery costs for your location.
product
https://www.judaicawebstore.com/-sterling-silver-bookmark-mace-head-human-face-chalcolithic-period-4th-millenium-bce-p652189384 Sterling Silver Bookmark. Mace Head: Human Face. Chalcolithic Period. 4th Millenium B.C.E.https://www.judaicawebstore.com/media/catalog/product/S/t/Sterling-Silver-Bookmark-Mace-Head-Human-Face-Chalcolithic-Period-4th-Millenium-B-C-E_large.jpg44.9544.95USDOutOfStock/Jewish Gifts from Israel/The Israel Museum/Israel Museum Replicas/Jewish Gifts from Israel/Souvenirs from Israel/Bookmarks37054098 <P><STRONG>925 Sterling silver<BR></STRONG><BR>Length: <STRONG>6" / 15 cm </STRONG></P> <P><SPAN id=lblDescription><SPAN id=lblDescription></SPAN></SPAN> </P> <P><SPAN><SPAN><STRONG>Note:</STRONG> The design of this piece is <STRONG>not </STRONG>a cross; the similarity is purely coincidental.</SPAN></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P> <P><SPAN><SPAN>This bookmark is adapted from a mace head, part of a hoard of hundreds of copper and ivory artifacts found packed in a reed mat in "The Cave of the Treasure" in Nahal Mishmar in the Judean Desert.</SPAN></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN><SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </P> <P><SPAN><SPAN>The mace head is decorated with a representation of the human face, with round eyes and a prominent nose. The mace, sybolizing status and power, was a common weapon of the Chalcolithic period. Each of the 80 mace heads in this hoard is different, indicating that their use was ceremonial rather than practical.</SPAN></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN><SPAN> </P></SPAN></SPAN> <P>This item comes with a certificate of authenticity from the Israel Museum, Jerusalem. Enclosed is a short description of its historical background in English and Hebrew.</P>00add-to-cartThe Israel Museum
Sale ends in:
