Lot Essay
For a similar example from Tell el-Ajjul see no. 59 in Dever, et al., Treasures of the Holyland, Ancient Art from the Israel Museum.
CIRCA MID 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
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A CANAANITE GOLD DISK
circa mid 2nd millennium b.c.
Ornamented with six pointed rays emanating from a raised central boss, a raised boss between each ray, enclosed within a dotted border, a single perforation along the border for attachment
1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm.) diameter
circa mid 2nd millennium b.c.
Ornamented with six pointed rays emanating from a raised central boss, a raised boss between each ray, enclosed within a dotted border, a single perforation along the border for attachment
1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm.) diameter