LMLK Jar 5461 from Lachish

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British Museum #WA1980.12-14.15986:  All 4 handles have H4C impressions.  The estimated volume is 45.33 litres.  It was found in Lachish "apart from the other contents of Room 1003 in a denuded area (H.15), so that it cannot be definitely attributed to Level III, and may well be earlier, though the room itself was possibly reoccupied as late as Level II." [quote from Olga Tufnell in Lachish III--Text, 1953, p. 340; see drawing of it in situ, Fig. 9 on p. 107] This photo has appeared in the following publications: "Ancient Pottery of the Holy Land" by Ruth Amiran "Lachish III (Tel ed-Duweir):  The Iron Age (Plates)" by Olga Tufnell "Kedem:  Studies in Jewish Archaeology" by E.L. Sukenik The Israel Philatelist vol. 34 #1/2 by William D. Farber "But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, & thou our potter."--Isaiah 64:8

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