This clay seal impression, dating from around the seventh century BC, belonged to the governor of Jerusalem, a high-ranking official of the First Temple period. The artefact is striking not only for its preservation but also for its uniqueness: it is a direct testimony to the developed administrative system of ancient Judaea. The elegant inscription in Hebrew and the symbolism of the seal open the curtain to the life of the sacred city more than 2,700 years ago.
