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Bezalel Small Rachel’s Tomb carpet

Unknown1920 - 1031

The Israel Museum, Jerusalem

The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel

The carpet was created by Marvadia, Bezalel School of Arts and Crafts, (1906-1929)

Signed: “Marvadia Jerusalem

Inscription: “A cry is heard in Ramah – wailing, bitter weeping – Rachel weeping for her children . . .” (Jeremiah 31:15); on the outer border, the word “Zion” recurs in a row of Stars of David Marvadia, Bezalel, Jerusalem, 1920−31

Credit: The Alan and Riva Slifka Collection in the Israel Museum

Details

  • Title: Bezalel Small Rachel’s Tomb carpet
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 1920 - 1031
  • Location: Jerusalem, Land of Israel
  • Physical Dimensions: w580 x h720 mm
  • Type: Carpet
  • Rights: The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Photo © The Israel Museum, Jerusalem / by Elie Posner
  • External Link: http://www.imj.org.il/imagine/galleries/artE.asp
  • Medium: Wool and cotton, hand−knotted

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