Semi-precious

The term “semi precious” is applied to a subset gemstones, and the term was created to set them apart from what are considered precious stones (diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds). Things like amber and lapis lazuli, which are not really stones at all are still considered “semi precious” by most people. This distinction reflects the rarity of the respective stones in ancient times, as well as their quality. all are translucent with fine color in their purest forms and very hard. This distinction is not related to their monetary value, i.e. some forms of garnet are more expensive than emeralds.

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U Number	Museum Number (UPM Date Reg Number)	Museum Number (BM Registration Number)	Museum Number (UPM B-number)	Description (Catalog Card)
16239F	31-43-97	(none)	(none)	Weight 8.32 gs. haematite, Black ovoid. 1 sheqel (nominal weight 8. 416 grs.) Type I.
16239K	31-43-95	(none)	(none)	Weight 1.472 grs. Steatite, ovoid, brown. 1/2 minette (nominal weight 1.4025 grs.) Type I.
16239L	(none)	1931,1010.170	(none)	Weight 1.6 GRS. haematite, ovoid (end broken), blackish-brown. Type I.
16239M	31-43-101	(none)	(none)	Weight 8.512 GRS. ovoid. basic diorite. brown. 1 sheqel (nominal weight 8.416 grs). Type I.
16239P	31-43-98	(none)	(none)	Weight 1.82 grs. haematite, dark brown. ovoid. 13 little sheqels exact weight. Type I.
16248	(none)	(none)	(none)	Weight 4.48 grs. Pyramidal. Black hematite. HALF-SHEQEL(?) (Nominal weight 4.208 grs). Type IV.
16249A	(none)	1931,1010.113	(none)	[A-B are subdivisions based on BMdb] Duck-Weight 24.32 Grs brownish-gray Limestone Weight 1670.48 ratio 3 unit 9.28 Probably 3 sheqels (nominal weight 25.248 GRS) Type VI
16250	31-43-111	(none)	(none)	Duck weight 3.84 grs. Blackish-brown steatite. Probably half-sheqel (nominal weight 4.208grs.). Type VI.
16254	31-43-122	(none)	(none)	Weight 1.6 GRS. Flattened lentoid. Crystal. White 11 little sheqels (nominal weight 1.54 grs.). Type II
16257	(none)	(none)	(none)	Gold & Lapis Inlay. Small bits of lapis shaped shield fashion set in thin sheet gold which has been cut out to take the inlay. Most of the stones were found still in their setting and have been kept there; a few were scattered and have been replaced. The fragment lay face downwards on the threshold of the door and may have formed part of the decoration of the door itself or of the shrine behind.
16261	(none)	(none)	(none)	Beads. Small carnelian lentoids with a few carnelian balls, 3 lapis beads and a square lapis bead pierced in both directions.
16264	(none)	(none)	(none)	Bead in form of a couchant lion: carnelian.
16280A	31-43-112	(none)	(none)	A set, found together, with a copper weight (?) all decayed. (A) Duck weight, hematite. weight 2.24 grs. =16 "little sheqels" (exactly) Type VI. (B) Duck weight, hematite. weight 1.152 grs.=8 little sheqels (nominal weight 1.12 grs.) Type VI (C) Pink limestone, [Drawing 1:1] In section thus, weight 3.968 grs. perh= 1/2 sheqel (4.208 grs.) Type ? (D) Shell, similar shape to last but less regular, weight 1.792 grs. (Nominal weight 1.68 grs.) Type ?
16280B	31-43-113	(none)	(none)	A set, found together, with a copper weight (?) all decayed. (A) Duck weight, hematite. weight 2.24 grs. =16 "little sheqels" (exactly) Type VI. (B) Duck weight, hematite. weight 1.152 grs.=8 little sheqels (nominal weight 1.12 grs.) Type VI (C) Pink limestone, [Drawing 1:1] In section thus, weight 3.968 grs. perh= 1/2 sheqel (4.208 grs.) Type ? (D) Shell, similar shape to last but less regular, weight 1.792 grs. (Nominal weight 1.68 grs.) Type ?
16285	(none)	(none)	(none)	Beads: mostly amethyst. 4 facetted flattened lentoids, with these some squares of banded sard, small carnelian balls and some paste and shell rings, and a crescent-shaped pendant of agate. For order see Field Notes.
16286E	(none)	(none)	(none)	[A-G] Group from one grave: [A] (1) Small green glazed bottle, Type LXXXVIII; [B-C] (2) Pair copper bracelets with ends; [D] (3) Copper finger ring with flat bezel; [E] (4) Sard scaraboid incised; [F] (5) Carnelian scaraboid engraved; [G] (6) 2 carnelian & one green glazed ball beads; [H-I] (7) 2 slender copper pins with the ends turned over (or point of one pin broken).
16286F	(none)	(none)	(none)	[A-G] Group from one grave: [A] (1) Small green glazed bottle, Type LXXXVIII; [B-C] (2) Pair copper bracelets with ends; [D] (3) Copper finger ring with flat bezel; [E] (4) Sard scaraboid incised; [F] (5) Carnelian scaraboid engraved; [G] (6) 2 carnelian & one green glazed ball beads; [H-I] (7) 2 slender copper pins with the ends turned over (or point of one pin broken).
16286G	(none)	(none)	(none)	[A-G] Group from one grave: [A] (1) Small green glazed bottle, Type LXXXVIII; [B-C] (2) Pair copper bracelets with ends; [D] (3) Copper finger ring with flat bezel; [E] (4) Sard scaraboid incised; [F] (5) Carnelian scaraboid engraved; [G] (6) 2 carnelian & one green glazed ball beads; [H-I] (7) 2 slender copper pins with the ends turned over (or point of one pin broken).
16308B	31-43-109	(none)	(none)	4 weights. Hematite. (A) long flattened lentoid. Type III, weight 1.82 grs. - 13 little sheqels (exactly); (B) lentoid (in 2 pieces) Type II weight 5.184 grs - 37 little sheqels (exactly); (C) lentoid, Type II weight 2.56 grs. - 18 little sheqels (Nominal weight 2.52 grs); (D) long lentoid, Type III weight 0.96 grs. - 7 little sheqels (nominal weight 0.95 grs). [E] Also fragment of ovoid weight Type I cf 16307
16308D	31-43-109	(none)	(none)	4 weights. Hematite. (A) long flattened lentoid. Type III, weight 1.82 grs. - 13 little sheqels (exactly); (B) lentoid (in 2 pieces) Type II weight 5.184 grs - 37 little sheqels (exactly); (C) lentoid, Type II weight 2.56 grs. - 18 little sheqels (Nominal weight 2.52 grs); (D) long lentoid, Type III weight 0.96 grs. - 7 little sheqels (nominal weight 0.95 grs). [E] Also fragment of ovoid weight Type I cf 16307
16308A	31-43-109	(none)	(none)	4 weights. Hematite. (A) long flattened lentoid. Type III, weight 1.82 grs. - 13 little sheqels (exactly); (B) lentoid (in 2 pieces) Type II weight 5.184 grs - 37 little sheqels (exactly); (C) lentoid, Type II weight 2.56 grs. - 18 little sheqels (Nominal weight 2.52 grs); (D) long lentoid, Type III weight 0.96 grs. - 7 little sheqels (nominal weight 0.95 grs). [E] Also fragment of ovoid weight Type I cf 16307
16318	(none)	1931,1010.227	(none)	Beads (6): 5 carnelian; one double pyramidal, two ball, one barrel, one blue glazed ball.
16319	(none)	(none)	(none)	Necklace. 37 beads. Agate lentoids, carnelian balls, glazed frit double conoids, 1 lapis lazuli double conoid, 1 rectangular calcite bead, carnelian barrels, 1 gold double conoid with ridged ends.
16324	(none)	1931,1010.249	(none)	Beads. 1 carnelian ball; 2-chalcedony lentoids; 1 hemispherical section lapis lazuli.
16326	(none)	1931,1010.25	(none)	Cylinder seal. Black hematite. Tip missing. Presentation scene: 3 standing figures. The first has both hands raised in greeting., conical cap rising in tiers, a short pig-tail, and flounced kaukanes coat. Approaching is a male figure clothed in a short coat which only comes down to the knees, and carrying a club in his right hand. He also wears a brimmed cap. Behind him a second figure similarly clad carrying an offering in left hand and a basket(?) in the right. Each of the last 2 figures seems to have an animal skin over the short coat.