Open AccessBronze Matrix with Hebrew Inscription
Author(s) -
Daniel J. Wilson
Publication year - 1852
Publication title -
proceedings of the society of antiquaries of scotland
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2056-743X
pISSN - 0081-1564
DOI - 10.9750/psas.001.39.43
Subject(s) - hebrew , bronze , seal (emblem) , reading (process) , matrix (chemical analysis) , hebrew bible , history , art , literature , ancient history , classics , philosophy , linguistics , biblical studies , materials science , composite material
Dr. Daniel Wilson presented the matrix of a round seal, whose inscription bore striking resemblances to those displayed in the engravings of a vol of the Gentlemen's Magazine from June 1787. The figure is a turbaned head, and the words in Hebrew letters. Dr. Wilson then relayed the opinions of several scholars on the reading of the inscription. Beyond the mention of a Solomon son of Isaac, the experts can find few specifics to agree on.