These stands or chalices, as they are sometimes called(though it seems unlikely that they were used for drinking), are wheelmade and consist of a bowl resting on a hollow foot, which widens into a round base. Our stand belong to the Iron Age I, as indicated by their characteristics stepped bases, such stands were also common in the Late Bronze Age

Their function as incense burners is suggested by the Egyptian wall reliefs from the New Kingdom, which depicted the conquest of Canaanite cities. In these scenes, a Canaanite is shown standing on the city wall holding such vessel, from which rise flames or incense smoke(see the picture).

These vessles, which continued to be used in the 7th century B.C recall the cense(Hebrew MIQTERET from QETORET = Incense) Carried by UZZIAH King of Judah

Dated from, 1200 - 930 BC "Time of King David"

Measurements: Height: 17 cm - Diameter: 21 cm

Condition: Very good condition, not repaired and not restored with beautiful earthy patina as found

Found in Hebron "City of Abraham" south of Jerusalem, Israel