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Two Decorative Cast Plaques - "Shiviti"

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Two Decorative Cast Plaques - "Shiviti"
"Shiviti" consisting of two cast brass plaques decorated with lions and the Seven Species. [Unknown origin, 20th century]. Unidentified artist; "Bezalel" style.
*A plaque designed as a square with a narrow base and a wide top, portrays two lions with their backs turned to each other, supporting (with their interwoven tails and their maws) a medallion inscribed "Shiviti… Tamid" surrounded by "Know before whom you are standing…" (Hebrew). In the background - vegetal decorations shaped as winding vines and clusters of grapes.
* A plaque shaped as a wavy arch, meant to be hung alongside the first plaque: seen in the center is a jug from which grow, wheat, barley, pomegranates, figs and grapes, winding on the entire surface of the plate. An engraved inscription was added (later) on the margins: "Bezalel Yerushalayim".
Large plaque: 43.5X37 cm, 8.92 Kg.; small plaque: 53.5X19 cm, 6.44 Kg. Good condition. Defects. Corrosion.