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Palestine - Bezalel Jerusalem Medal ”Sending Gifts to One Another” - Purim Festival - A rare and impressive Bezalel Jerusalem bronze medal, dated approximately to the 1930s–1940s, depicting the Purim mitzvah of ”Mishloach Manot” – the exchange of gifts between friends. Obverse: Artistic relief showing two men in traditional Middle Eastern attire exchanging a tray of gifts, set against a Jerusalem landscape with domed buildings. The Hebrew inscription below reads ”משלוח מנות איש לרעהו - בצלאל ירושלם” (“Sending gifts to one another – Bezalel Jerusalem”). Reverse: Plain, without inscription. A classic example of early Bezalel craftsmanship, reflecting biblical inspiration, folk style, and the unique spirit of early 20th-century Hebrew art. Material: Bronze A historically and artistically significant medal, representing Bezalel’s vision of merging Jewish heritage with national art in the Land of Israel. Weight: 150 grams Dimensions: 99 mm