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Ardon Barhama

CANAANITE SHRINE? Two lions and three bird-like figures decorate the façade of this clay—possibly Canaanite—shrine model. It has no mezuzot. Shrine models have been found throughout the ancient Near East. This model comes from the collection of Shlomo Moussaieff. Unfortunately, since it came from the antiquities market, its provenance is uncertain.