A ceramic zoomorphic figurine from Tel Bet Yeraḥ

Knudsen, Nadeshda B.
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Title A ceramic zoomorphic figurine from Tel Bet Yeraḥ.
Host Item Atiqot 108 (2022) 85-88
Description A well-made ceramic zoomorphic figurine was recovered from a domestic EB IB context (Stratum V) in the southern part of Tel Bet Yeraḥ. The physical characteristics of this figurine suggest that it was intended to represent an equid, possibly a donkey. Such animal figurines are common at Early Bronze Age sites, usually representing familiar domesticate animals. The purpose of these figurines remains obscure, with multiple suggestions offered, including their use as toys, talismans, teaching aids, exchange tokens, or for rituals.
Language English
National Library system number 997012239375005171
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