Kosher Bread Stamp
| Kosher Bread Stamp | |
|---|---|
| Material | Ceramic |
| Writing | Greek letters |
| Created | 4-5th century CE |
| Period/culture | Byzantine Period |
| Discovered | Horbat 'Uza, Israel |
The 'Kosher Bread Stamp' is an ancient stamp that dates back to the 5th century CE.[1][2]
Discovery
The Israel Antiquities Authority found the stamp during excavations at Horbat Uza.[3]
The Stamp
The ceramic stamp is engraved with a seven-branched Temple menorah at its narrow base.[4] A number of Greek letters and a dot are engraved around a circle and on the end of the handle.[5]
The artifact was used to identify Kosher goods and likely belonged to a bakery that supplied Jewish people in Acre.[6]
The name "Launtius" engraved on the handle of the stamp is likely the name of the baker.[7]
See also
References
- ^ "Archaeology in Israel Table of Contents". www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org. Archived from the original on 2024-02-20. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ "1.500 year old kosher Seal found". www.israelhayom.co.il. Archived from the original on 2024-02-20. 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. Archived from the original on 2024-02-20. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ "Menorah "Bread Stamp" Found". Bridges for Peace. Archived from the original on 2024-02-20. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ "Acre-area dig unearths 1,500-yr-old 'bread stamp'". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2012-01-10. Archived from the original on 2024-02-20. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ Jeanna Bryner (2012-01-10). "Ancient Menorah Stamp Marked Kosher Bread". livescience.com. Archived from the original on 2024-02-20. Retrieved 2024-02-20.