The museum said the Bronze Age jar was likely used to carry or store substances like wine or olive oil during an era predating biblical King David and King Solomon.
A Bronze Age jar at Hecht Museum in Israel was accidentally broken in August 2024 by a four-year-old boy visiting with his family.The Hecht Museum in Haifa, Israel said the jar was created between 2200 and 1500 BC. It was likely used to carry or store substances like wine or olive oil during an era predating biblical royalty King David and King Solomon.
The father of the young boy told the Guardian his son was curious about the jar’s contents from where it was on display near the museum’s entrance. During their visit this week, the four-year-old reached for the priceless jar and it “He said the sight of the broken jar made the young boy cry. As the family stared at the broken pieces, Alex said he felt shocked and angry over his son’s actions.
Inbal Rivlin, director of Hecht Museum, said the boy broke the vase accidentally, and the situation is being dealt with as such.
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