Large handmade sterling silver Passover goblet by Bezalel School, Jerusalem, circa 1950.
On round base decorated with silver filigree. The stem fitted with Bezalel insignia. The upper portion is acid etched with vine and grapes, decorated with filigree and beading , and inscribed in Hebrew: "destruction planned"/ "G-d saves us", the cup marked in Hebrew: "Israel, Jerusalem"
"Then the Lord said to Moses, See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all manner of workmanship – to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts." (Exodus 31, 1-5).
Height: 6.7 in. (17 cm)
Diameter: 3.15 in. (8 cm)
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