Gezer VI: The Objects from Phases I and II (1964–1974)(Gezer)

Publication of Gezer VI: The Objects from Phases I and II (1964–1974) continues the presentation of archaeological reports on the Hebrew Union College-Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East Excavations at Gezer between 1964 and 1974 as part of the Nelson Glueck School of Biblical Archaeology Annual Series. With the exception of objects previously published in Gezer V, Gezer VI provides a comprehensive database with listings of all of the objects recovered during both the Phase I (1968–1971) and Phase II (1971–1974) HUC excavations at the site. In addition, the volume offers a summary of the stratigraphic history of Tell Gezer and includes a series of plates illustrating a large sample of the finds sorted by type and strata. Provided also are a series of comparative studies of the major material and type groupings of the object repertoire.

Table of Contents:
Preface Author’s Preface Bibliography Introduction (W. G. Dever and Joe D. Seger) Chapter 1. The Nature and Use of This Volume (W. G. Dever, Garth Gilmour, and Joe D. Seger) Chapter 2. A Brief Summary of the Stratigraphy and Cultural History of Gezer (W. G. Dever and Joe D. Seger) Str. XXVI Str. XXV Str. XXIV–XXIII Str. XXII Str. XXI Str. XX Str. XIX–XVIII Str. XVII Str. XVI Str. XV Str. XIV Str. XIII Str. XII–XI Str. X–IX Str. VIII Str. VII Str. VI Str. V Str. IV Str. III Str. II Str. I NIL Chapter 3. A Database of Objects from the HUC Excavations at Tell Gezer (1964–1974) 1. Bone and Ivory Objects 2. Ceramic Objects 3. Faience and Frit Objects 4. Figurines 5. Inscriptions and Seal impressions 6. Loom Weights 7. Metal Objects 8. Shell Objects 9. Stone Objects 10. Whorls and Buttons Appendix A. Egyptian Amulets from Gezer (C. Herrmann) I. Introduction II. Catalog 1. Anthropomorphic Figures 2. Animals 3. Object Amulets 4. Winged Scarab (?) Appendix B. Beads and Pendants from Gezer (M. Spaer) Earliest Finds Late Bronze Age to Hellenistic Period Faience Glass Other Siliceous Materials Ornamental Stone Amber Various Materials Late Finds Conclusion Appendix C. The Coins from Gezer (D. Barag) Catalog Appendix D. The Glass Vessels from Gezer (D. Barag) Late Bronze Age II Persian to Early Hellenistic Periods Late Roman–Byzantine and Medieval Period Catalog Appendix E. Stamp-Seal Amulets from Gezer (O. Keel) Catalog Appendix F. The Plaque Figurines from Gezer (I. Cornelius) 1. Catalog 2. Types I: Hands Raised—Holding Plants or Empty II: Hands Holding the Breasts III: Arms Hanging Down IV: Lower Body and Leg Fragments V: Head Fragments 3. Function and Interpretation Appendix G. Stamped Amphora Handles from the American Excavations at Gezer (D. T. Ariel) Catalog A. Rhodian Stamped Handles B. Rhodian Stamped Handles: Names Not Read C. Zenon Group Stamped Handle D. Latin Class Stamped Handle? Indices A. Names of Persons B. Rhodian Months C. Devices Appendix H. The Chipped Stone Collection from the Gezer Fields (S. A. Rosen and Z. Gotesman) 1. Introduction 2. Description of the Assemblage a. Raw Materials b. Waste c. Tools 3. Discussion 4. Conclusions Plates