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Three Mezuzah cases. [Eretz Israel, 20th century].
Engraved and carved olive wood; printing.
1. Conic Mezuzah case. Carved on the lower part is a relief in the shape of the Dome of the Rock, with a printed inscription: "Mekom HaMikdash" and "Yerushalem". On the upper part, a round window within which the word "Shadai" is seen, written on vellum. Length: 14.5 cm. Fair condition. Breaks and peelings, faded letters. Back panel is broken. Vellum was not examined.
2. Rectangular Mezuzah case. Carved on the lower part is a relief shaped as the Tomb of Rachel, with a flower; carved on the upper part is a relief of the Western Wall. Printed inscription: "Kever Rachel", "Bezalel Yerushalem", "HaKotel HaMa'aravi". The word "Shadai" is printed in the center of the case with a colorful geometric decoration above and below it. Length: 20 cm. Good condition. Slight peelings. Upper part of back panel is broken. Vellum was not examined.
3. Rectangular Mezuzah case. A relief shaped as Rachel's Tomb is carved on the lower part, with two flowers; a relief shaped as the Western Wall is carved on the upper part. A printed inscription: "Kotel Ma'aravi", "Yerushalem" and "Shadai". Length: 23 cm. Good condition. Crack in front. Printing on lower part of Mezuzah case is erased. Vellum was not examined.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.