Figurine in lead representing the god Melqart or Resef

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Museu Arqueològic d’Eivissa i Formentera (MAEF- 5171)

6th-5th c. BC

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5.7 x 14.4 x 4.3

It could be ascribed to both gods, because the oldest face of the Es Culleram shrine plate bears a dedication to Resef-Melkart, which seems to confirm the religious syncretism of both deities. This piece comes from the Baluart de Sant Joan (Ibiza town). 3D Model: UAB Open Labs