Ivory-inlaid bed, Salamis, Cyprus, 8th or 7th century BCE. Among the most beautiful items surviving from Israel and neighboring countries are the ivory carvings used for decorating furniture, among…
The embroidered structure in the center of this silk Torah ark curtain is thought to be a loose representation of the Istanbul Blue Mosque, with its six minarets and entryway stairs. A somewhat…
This group of ritual containers from Lachish, for incense or other types of offerings, includes ceramic stands, offering bowls, chalices, and a small stone altar found near them. The ceramic stand on…