A Biblical "Beehive" Alabaster Jar and Lid, Hellenistic - early Roman Period, ca. 3rd century BCE - 1st century CE 18" Adjustable almond-shaped eyes

almond-shaped eyes

Gloria Petyarre

he believed it to be "proof of the celebrated locust worship by pagan Philistine and Canaanite priests

loss of one ear

A Biblical "Beehive" Alabaster Jar and Lid, Hellenistic - early Roman Period, ca. 3rd century BCE - 1st century CE 18" Adjustable almond-shaped eyesThis compact calcite alabaster vessel is a classic example of the beehive unguent jars manufactured in southern Arabia during the height of the incense trade. Finely turned from banded alabaster, the vessel narrows gently from its wide base before tapering toward a small, straight neck fitted with a domed lid. Pierced lugs project at mid body and again from the lid, allowing the vessel to be tied closed for secure transport and storage. The form and