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Early 20th Century Silver Mezuzah by Yehia Yemini, Bezalel School Jerusalem
$4,800
£3,626.63
€4,155.02
CA$6,697.56
A$7,299.99
CHF 3,859.44
MX$87,878.08
NOK 48,985.95
SEK 44,910.10
DKK 31,038.19
About the Item
The Mezuzah is a tiny receptacle that houses a parchment scroll which contains two verses from the scriptures. It is attached to the doorway of every Jewish home. Yehia's Mezuzahs followed the "Bezalelite" pattern, meaning that they are of silver, brass, alpaca and copper and include numerous and parallel hammered motifs. Some examples of these motifs are: paired Temple columns with an Oriental roof structure headed by the letter "shin" (denoting "Shadai", a name for G-d), stars of David, or inscriptions such as "and thou shalt write them upon the doorposts of thy house and upon thy gates" (Deuteronomy 6:9). This particular Mezuzah features the Lion of Judah, the frontal face of the Temple of antiquity, and the name "Shadai" in holy lettering.
The name Bezalel is synonymous with more than 100 years of Israeli art, innovation and academic excellence. Bezalel’s unique strength stems from the numerous breakthroughs it has been responsible for and its ability to respond and adapt to cultural changes. It takes pride in its numerous generations of graduates, the spearhead of Israeli artists, designers and architects, in Israel and around the globe.
The Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design is, first and foremost, a group of talented, inspired and motivated artists and professionals. Both faculty and students are driven by a passion to create and by their dedication to quality and excellence.
These two pillars of the Academy have placed Bezalel at the epicenter of Israel’s cultural discourse and at the forefront of its artistic scene, making it instrumental in shaping the country’s cultural identity. Established in 1906 by artist Boris Schatz as the “Bezalel School of Arts and Crafts”, Bezalel has evolved into one of the world's most prestigious art schools.
- Dimensions:Height: 5.12 in (13 cm)Width: 1.58 in (4 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1920 s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5281243347952
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