Papercut, created by Cohen Israel. Eretz Israel, [ca. 1950s].
Cut-out ornamentations on thick paper: a pair of birds, two trees, two deer and two swans in the water. A circle on the upper part with a pair of lions in it, holding a Menorah, and an inscription" Mimizrah shemesh ad mevo'o mehalel shem Hashem"; on the lower part a circle within which appears the Western Wall and the square in front of it with the inscription: "If I forget three Oh Jerusalem…". Artist's name on lower right corner.
Length: 47 cm, width: 32 cm. Fair-good condition. Spots, faded paint, creases and tears.