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Object Name |
Stone from Solomon's Mine |
Object ID# |
MC 0175 |
Date |
Solomon's reign 971/70-931/30 |
Description |
From the Gulf of Aqabah, Solomon's fleet, manned by Phoenicians, sailed to Ophir carrying smelted copper. In return, these ships brought back such goods as gold, silver, jewels, hardwood, ivory, and even apes. |
Place of Origin |
Eilat Israel |
Medium |
Copper ore |
Dimensions Details |
Rock Height: 37 mm Width: 81 mm Pendant Length: 20 mm Width: 15 mm |