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ANNA0002

Wadi an-Nar, Date unknown. Ornamented ossuary in hypogeum. Funerary.
Transcription

תפלה תפלה

Translation

Theophile

Diplomatic

[no diplomatic]

Terminus post quem:
Terminus ante quem:
Notes
The ossuary has a saddle-shaped lid that rests on four small feet. The length of the lid is 8 cm. The front of the ossuary is bordered by a zigzag band, which is divided into three fields. The two bands on the sides are ornamented with rosettes and the top edge bears the inscription in two lines. The inscription is 6 cm long. The inscription is the feminine name Theophile repeated twice. The masculine form of this name is found in the family of Jewish High Priests in the era of Herodes and Agrippa. The equation of ת with "Theo" is attested by another ossuary bearing the name תדטיון, "Theodotion." On the side of this ossuary, three slightly scratched letters were found that are very difficult to explain. The cave was discovered during the excavations on Ophel Hill in 1928 by J.W. Crowfoot on behalf of the Palestine Exploration Fund.

Languages

Hebrew

Dimensions

H: 35 cm; W: —; D: —

Date

0 CE to 0 CE

Current location

No provenance provided.

Figures

  • rosette on the two sides of the ossuary

Bibliography

Source of diplomatic

No bibliography available for diplomatic transcription.

Source of transcription

No bibliography available for transcription.

Source of translation

No bibliography available for translation.

Other sources

  • Sukenik, E.L. “Two Jewish Hypogea.” Journal of the Palestine Oriental Society 12 (1932): 22–31.
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