Description
Alabastron – White stone perfume Jar
8th Century B.C alabaster white stone ointment jar discovered in Israel.
The sixth century before Christ is the returning back of the Israelites from Babylon. At that time the Egyptian influence on the Land with all of the cosmetics and beauty gave us the reason why this item was found in Israel. In use during the rebuilding the Temple and time of the Prophet Habakkuk.
Zak’s Antiquities is the website of Zak’s fine art and antiquities located on the Christian Quarter road in Jerusalem’s Old City. The shop began in 1964 and has remained as a family owned and operated business till this day. For the past 50 years Zak’s Antiquities has sold ancient coins, antiquities and art authentic to Israel and Jerusalem.
