Set of 21 replicas of Hebrew Liquid and Seed measures

Made:
1939 in Jerusalem

Set of 21 replicas of Hebrew Liquid and Seed measures, made in limestone as originals, of 1st century A.D., found in Jerusalem. Capacities range from 1/6" Gomor" (17.3 fl.oz) to 1 "Ephah" or "Bath" (6.48 Gallons

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1939-100
type:
replica ancient hebrew capacity measure
credit:
Palestine and Bible Lands Exhibition

Parts

Two replicas of Hebrew Liquid and Seed measures from a set of 21

Two replicas of Hebrew Liquid and Seed measures from a set of 21

Two replicas of Hebrew Liquid and Seed measures from a set of 21, made in limestone as originals, of 1st century A.D.

Measurements:
overall (estimate) x2: 150 x 150 x 150 mm
Materials:
limestone and complete
Object Number:
1939-100 Pt1
type:
replica ancient hebrew capacity measure
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
13 Replicas of Hebrew Liquid and Seed measures from a set of 21

13 Replicas of Hebrew Liquid and Seed measures from a set of 21

13 Replicas of Hebrew Liquid and Seed measures from a set of 21, made in limestone as originals, of 1st century A.D.

Measurements:
overall: 470 mm x 1230 mm x 1070 mm,
Object Number:
1939-100 Pt2
type:
replica ancient hebrew capacity measure
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Six replicas of Hebrew Liquid and Seed measures from a set of 21

Six replicas of Hebrew Liquid and Seed measures from a set of 21

Six replicas of Hebrew Liquid and Seed measures from a set of 21, made in limestone as originals, of 1st century A.D.

Object Number:
1939-100 Pt3
type:
replica ancient hebrew capacity measure

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