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postcard
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Object type
Museum number
EPH-ME.1566
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Description
Postcard; printed; monochrome photograph showing one of the inscribed pottery fragments known as the Lachish letters.
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Date
- 1935 (circa)
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Production place
- Published in: London
- (Europe,British Isles,England,London)
- Published in: London
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Materials
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Technique
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Dimensions
- Height: 14 centimetres
- Width: 8.9 centimetres
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Curator's comments
Old card; postally unused.
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Location
Not on display
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Condition
Fair.
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Subjects
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Associated places
- Associated with: Lachish
- (Asia,Middle East,Levant,Israel,Lachish)
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Acquisition date
2013
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Acquisition notes
Originally part of a collection of archaeological papers relating to the excavations at Lachish.
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Department
Middle East
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Registration number
EPH-ME.1566
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Additional IDs
- Lachish Letter No. VI
Postcard; printed paper; photograph showing one of the inscribed pottery fragments known as the Lachish letters.
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