The 'Kosher Bread Stamp' is an ancient stamp that dates back to the 5th century AD.[1][2]
| Kosher Bread Stamp | |
|---|---|
| Material | Ceramic |
| Writing | Greek letters |
| Created | 4-5th century AD |
| Period/culture | Byzantine Period |
| Discovered | Horbat 'Uza, Israel |
Discovery
editThe Israel Antiquities Authority found the stamp during excavations at Horbat Uza.[3][4]
The Stamp
editThe ceramic stamp is engraved with a seven-branched Temple menorah at its narrow base.[5][6] A number of Greek letters and a dot are engraved around a circle and on the end of the handle.[7]
The artifact was used to identify Kosher goods and likely belonged to a bakery that supplied Jewish people in Acre.[8][9][10]
The name "Launtius" engraved on the handle of the stamp is likely the name of the baker.[11][12]
See Also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Archaeology in Israel Table of Contents". www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ "1.500 year old kosher Seal found". www.israelhayom.co.il. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ "Ancient kosher 'bread stamp' found - UPI.com". UPI. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ "Stamp with temple Menorah discovered". Jewishvirtuallibrary.
- ^ "Israeli archaeologists find 1,500-year-old kosher 'bread stamp' near Acre". Israel Forever Foundation. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ "Amazing Archaeological Discoveries Affirm Jewish Claim to Land – Israel My Glory". Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ "Menorah "Bread Stamp" Found". Bridges for Peace. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ "1500 year old Stamp discovered near Acre". www.israelhayom.co.il. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ "Acre-area dig unearths 1,500-yr-old 'bread stamp'". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2012-01-10. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ Bryner, Jeanna (2012-01-10). "Ancient menorah stamp used to mark kosher bread unearthed". NBC News. Archived from the original on September 25, 2021. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ Jeanna Bryner (2012-01-10). "Ancient Menorah Stamp Marked Kosher Bread". livescience.com. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ Live Science Staff (2012-01-10). "Image Gallery: Ancient Bread Stamp Discovered". livescience.com. Retrieved 2024-02-20.