Israel Antiquities Authority archeologist Anna Ririkh shows on December 26, 2012 a clay figurine uncovered in Tel Motza

Israel Antiquities Authority archeologist Anna Ririkh displays on December 26, 2012 a clay figurine used for religious rituals and practices, dated to the early monarchic period (9-10th century. BC) of the Judaean monarchy, uncovered in Tel Motza near Jerusalem during rescue excavations.