'Az Kanamer Vekal Kanesher' - Outline of a Model of a Synagogue by the Bezalel Aryist Moshe Zabari. Israel, 1980s

'Az Kanamer Vekal Kanesher' - Outline of a Model of a Synagogue by the Bezalel Aryist Moshe Zabari. Israel, 1980s

Unique and original work of art: "הֱוֵי עַז כַּנָּמֵר, וְקַל כַּנֶּשֶׁר, וְרָץ כַּצְּבִי, וְגִבּוֹר כָּאֲרִי" (Be strong as a leopard, and swift as an eagle, and fleet as a gazelle, and brave as a lion). This is an outline of a model made of brass created by the important artist Moshe Zabari. 

Zabari was inspired by the famed text of the Mishnah in Masechet Avot to create this unique item. 

On a heavt marble plinth, Zabari placed brass pillars with the figures of the aforementioned animals on them. 

Moshe Zabari: an Israeli Judaica artist, born in 1935 in Jerusalem.

Studied at the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design during the years 1955-1958.

In his work, Zabari combines modern art and traditional Jewish art, while ensuring his items are also functional. Zabari also incorporates elements of biblical commentary, especially in his sculptures.

Prizes and awards:

1958 Sonneborn Prize, Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, Jerusalem

1959 Yad Vashem Prize, Yad Vashem, Jerusalem, First Prize, International Competition

1969 First Prize, Sixth Biennial National Religious Art Exhibition, Cranbrook Academy of Arts, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

1981 Citation of Merit, The National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association, Outdoor Sculpture of the Stephen S. Wise Temple, Los Angeles, California, USA

1990 Jesselson Prize for Contemporary Judaica Design, Israel Museum, Jerusalem

2000 Biran Award for Volunteer of the Year, Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel, Jerusalem, Israel.

A rare museum piece made by the important artist Moshe Zabari. 

Weight:	1328 gr
Measurement:	20 x 27 cm