Archaeometric evidence for the authenticity of the Jehoash inscription tablet

Abstract: A gray, fine-grained arkosic sandstone tablet bearing an inscription in ancient Hebrew from the First Temple Period contains a rich assemblage of particles accumulated in the covering patina. Two types of patina cover the tablet: a thin layer of black to orange iron-oxide-rich layer, a pro...

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Autores principales: Rosenfeld, Amnon, Ilani, Shimon, Feldman, Howard R., Krumbein, Wolfgang E., Kronfeld, Joel
Formato: Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina. Facultad de Filosofía y Letras. Departamento de Historia. Centro de Estudios de Historia del Antiguo Oriente 2019
Materias:
ARQUEOMETRIA
EDAD ANTIGUA
INSCRIPCIONES
LENGUA HEBREA
Acceso en línea:https://repositorio.uca.edu.ar/handle/123456789/7224
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Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA) de Universidad Católica Argentina
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language Inglés
topic ARQUEOMETRIA
EDAD ANTIGUA
INSCRIPCIONES
LENGUA HEBREA
spellingShingle ARQUEOMETRIA
EDAD ANTIGUA
INSCRIPCIONES
LENGUA HEBREA
Rosenfeld, Amnon
Ilani, Shimon
Feldman, Howard R.
Krumbein, Wolfgang E.
Kronfeld, Joel
Archaeometric evidence for the authenticity of the Jehoash inscription tablet
topic_facet ARQUEOMETRIA
EDAD ANTIGUA
INSCRIPCIONES
LENGUA HEBREA
description Abstract: A gray, fine-grained arkosic sandstone tablet bearing an inscription in ancient Hebrew from the First Temple Period contains a rich assemblage of particles accumulated in the covering patina. Two types of patina cover the tablet: a thin layer of black to orange iron-oxide-rich layer, a product of micro-biogenic processes, and a light beige patina that contains feldspars, carbonate, iron oxide, subangular quartz grains, carbon ash particles and gold globules (1 to 4 microns [1 micron = 0.001 millimeter] in diameter). The patina covers the rock surface as well as the engraved lettering grooves and blankets and thus post-dates the incised inscription as well as a crack that runs across the stone and several of the engraved letters. Radiocarbon analyses of the carbon particles in the patina yield a calibrated radiocarbon age of 2340 to 2150 Cal BP. The presence of microcolonial fungi and associated pitting in the patina indicates slow growth over many years. The occurrence of pure gold globules and carbon ash particles is evidence of a thermal event in close proximity to the tablet (above 1000 degrees Celsius). This study supports the antiquity of the patina, which in turn, strengthens the contention that the inscription is authentic.
format Artículo
author Rosenfeld, Amnon
Ilani, Shimon
Feldman, Howard R.
Krumbein, Wolfgang E.
Kronfeld, Joel
author_facet Rosenfeld, Amnon
Ilani, Shimon
Feldman, Howard R.
Krumbein, Wolfgang E.
Kronfeld, Joel
author_sort Rosenfeld, Amnon
title Archaeometric evidence for the authenticity of the Jehoash inscription tablet
title_short Archaeometric evidence for the authenticity of the Jehoash inscription tablet
title_full Archaeometric evidence for the authenticity of the Jehoash inscription tablet
title_fullStr Archaeometric evidence for the authenticity of the Jehoash inscription tablet
title_full_unstemmed Archaeometric evidence for the authenticity of the Jehoash inscription tablet
title_sort archaeometric evidence for the authenticity of the jehoash inscription tablet
publisher Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina. Facultad de Filosofía y Letras. Departamento de Historia. Centro de Estudios de Historia del Antiguo Oriente
publishDate 2019
url https://repositorio.uca.edu.ar/handle/123456789/7224
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