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‘Atiqot 103 (2021)
ISBN 2948-040X
A Zoomorphic Clay Figurine from ‘En Ḥakhlil, Migdal ‘Ha-Emeq
(pp. 113–116)
Nadeshda B. Knudsen
Keywords: cemetery, burial gifts, symbolism, art, culture, ritual
A nearly complete clay zoomorphic figurine was uncovered in the Early Bronze Age I–II burial cave at ‘En Ḥakhlil. The animal species represented is not clear, as the shape of the ears/horns is vague, and the tail is missing; it may represent a donkey or a bull. The figurine seems to have been deposited as a burial offering for the deceased.