Authentically recreated 3D model of the Caiaphas ossuary (IAA 91-468), discovered in 1990 in the Peace Forest burial cave near Jerusalem. This ornate limestone bone box bears the Aramaic inscription Yehosef bar Qayafa (Joseph, son of Caiaphas), widely identified as belonging to the family of the biblical high priest Caiaphas from the New Testament.

Key FeaturesExact dimensions: 75 cm (L) × 29 cm (W) × 37 cm (H) - museum specifications

Precision-carved rosettes: Two concentric circles with five whorl rosettes each (3-5mm relief depth)

Authentic Aramaic inscription: Cursive script on long side + narrow end (Yehosef bar Qayafa / Qafa)

Gabled lid with alignment grooves

Interior details: Orange paint traces, phosphatic crust stratigraphy

High-poly sculpt: 4M+ polygons optimized for 3D printing

Archaeological AccuracyMaterial simulation: Jerusalem limestone texture with natural patina

6-person capacity: Internal cavity sized for multi-generational family burial

Priestly ornamentation: Elite Second Temple Jewish craftsmanship (20 BCE - 70 CE)

Cave context: Designed to fit authentic kokh (loculus) niche dimensions

3D Printing SpecificationsScaled versions included: Full-size (1:1), 1:4 table-top, 1:10 display

Pre-supported STLs ready for resin or FDM printing

Perfect forBiblical archaeology displays

Museum-quality replicas

Educational models

3D printing contests

High-end collector pieces

Contains the most historically accurate digital reconstruction of this world-famous artifact, verified against Israel Antiquities Authority documentation and Shimron et al. (2020) petrographic analysis.