Menorah Detail Tomb 163d

Menorah Detail Tomb 163d

The menorah on this tomb is located just above and to the left of the green plant.  Note the seven branches.  The menorah is standing on a tripod base (partially visible).

This tomb dates to the first century A.D.

This tomb belonged to a Jewish family.  Below the burial benches the remains of 31 individuals were found along with burial objects.

A menorah (seven branch candle) is engraved on the lower portion of the tomb.