Classical
Phoenician Gypsum Plaque
Gypsum plaque with an inscription in Phoenician characters written in ink on both sides; the text is written sinistroverse, seventeen lines one side, and twelve on the other; records the accounts of the Temple of Astarte with lists of magistrates, officials and cult functionaries. Dimensions: Length: 6 inches; Width: 4.50 inches Object Type: plaque Inscription: Inscription type: inscription Inscription language: Phoenician Inscription script: Phoenician Inscription note: Eleven lines Condition: Fair
Date
400 - 375 BC
Accession No.
125080
Collection
British Museum
Provenance
- Found/Acquired: Kition-Bamboula
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