Re: what is this box? found at a car boot sale - proto canaanite?

I wonder whether the inscriptions have anything in common with those on the
ostracon described
at this location?

http://hjem.get2net.dk/finn_rasmussen/MANUS.htm

If it is recent, why would anyone go through the trouble of inscribing in
such an old script?

If it is old, what was it doing at a car boot sale being sold for a
pittance? where did it come from?


"Linus" <sunilgupta@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hi, I picked this trinket up at a car boot sale - dont know what it is but
> the runic inscriptions on the outside
> looked enigmatic.
>
> the box is approx 3 inch cube made from terracotta clay and has a fitting
> lid with a clenched hand (left hand) with a
> V shape inscribed on the wrist. The inside of the box has what looks like
> gold leaf. The box is quite light
> for its size.
>
> I'm intrigued about the markings and havent been able to identify the
> script.
> anyone have an idea what this is?
>
> Thanks
>
>


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