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Mid-20th Century Israeli Mezuzah

About the Item

Early Israeli Mezuzah on velvet mounting with ornate silvered body, and with gilded top and base. Decorated with colored glass and with gilded bell hanging from the lower part of the Mezuzah. Engraved in Hebrew “Israel 1948” at base. 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. Every item in Menorah Galleries is accompanied by a Lifetime Certificate of Authenticity and additional documentation and information regarding the individual artifact and its culture.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.3 in (16 cm)Width: 2.17 in (5.5 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Fabric,Gilt,Silvered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1948
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5281219691252
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