Bowls embellished with incised gold leaf pressed between two layers of glass were among the various luxury items prodused in the Hellenistic world. This base is one of only a dozen created featuring Jewish motifs.
The design of the base is divided into two registers. The upper contains a gabled Ark of the Law, ots open doors revaling three shelves of scrolls. A lion is depicted on each side. In the lower register, two seven-branched menorahs, a palm branch (lulav), citron (etrog) and ram's horn (shofar) are depicted.
This item comes with a certificate of authenticity from the Israel Museum, Jerusalem. Enclosed is a short description of its historical background in English and Hebrew.
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https://www.judaicawebstore.com/jewish-gifts-from-israel-c11.aspx/the-israel-museum-c13/replicas-c399/-glass-plate-with-gold-leaf-2-menorahs-adaptation-rome-4th-century-ce-p214885038 Glass Plate with Gold Leaf - 2 Menorahs. Adaptation. Rome, 4th Century CEhttps://www.judaicawebstore.com/media/catalog/product/g/l/glass-plate-with-gold-leaf-2-menorahs-adaptation-rome-4th-century-ce_large.jpg44.9944.99USDOutOfStock/Jewish Gifts from Israel/The Israel Museum/Israel Museum Replicas/Jewish Holiday Gifts/Hanukkah Gifts/Cool Hanukkah Gifts/Home Decor/Jewish Tableware/Serving Dishes & Trays370539254032<p><strong>Glass</p>
<P>Diameter: </strong> 22 cm / 8.7"</P>
<P>Bowls embellished with incised gold leaf pressed between two layers of glass were among the various luxury items prodused in the Hellenistic world. This base is one of only a dozen created featuring Jewish motifs.</P>
<P>The design of the base is divided into two registers. The upper contains a gabled Ark of the Law, ots open doors revaling three shelves of scrolls. A lion is depicted on each side. In the lower register, two seven-branched menorahs, a palm branch (<EM>lulav</EM>), citron (<EM>etrog</EM>) and ram's horn (<EM>shofar</EM>) are depicted.</P>
<P>This item comes with a certificate of authenticity from the Israel Museum, Jerusalem. Enclosed is a short description of its historical background in English and Hebrew.<BR></P>00add-to-cartGlassThe Israel Museum
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