A seal bearing the inscription: 'to Elihana bat Gael' (7th Century BCE)
“Finding seals that bear names from the time
of the First Temple is hardly a commonplace occurrence, and finding a
seal that belonged to a woman is an even rarer phenomenon,” the IAA (Israel Antiquities Authority) said
in a statement. The “owner of the seal was exceptional
compared to other women of the First Temple period: she had legal status
which allowed her to conduct business and possess property,” it said. ("The Times of Israel", Here)
