{"product_id":"antique-bezalel-style-israel-olive-wood-megillah-case-hand-carved-jerusalem-wall-14","title":"Antique Bezalel Style Israel Olive Wood Megillah Case Hand Carved Jerusalem Wall 14\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresenting an exceptional Mid-Century vintage Israeli olive wood Megillah case (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScroll of Esther\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e container), beautifully hand-turned and intricately carved with historical motifs of the Old City of Jerusalem. This striking ceremonial object features iconic relief carving paired with traditional pyrography (wood-burned details), showcasing the expert craftsmanship associated with mid-20th-century Israeli artisan workshops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtistry \u0026amp; Design Elements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe body of the cylindrical case features a prominent, deeply carved architectural band depicting the Western Wall (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKotel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), complete with individual stone courses, a stylized structure, and a texturing technique that beautifully replicates historic masonry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirectly above this bas-relief scene, the Hebrew word for Jerusalem, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eירושלים\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYerushalayim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), is cleanly incised into the smooth satin-finished wood. The cap and base are accented with intricate geometric bandings, repeating arcades, and stylized accents achieved through meticulous hand-applied pyrography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted from native Israeli olive wood, the case displays a highly desirable golden-honey hue and tight, expressive grain structures. It utilizes a two-piece slip-cap assembly. The removable top cap fits snugly onto a carved interior lip, revealing a clean, unlined wooden interior perfect for storing and preserving a parchment megillah scroll. The interior base of the cap features a deep-green velvet or velour padding disc to gently buffer the scroll's spindle, and the exterior bottom is protected by matching green protective felt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fine piece was previously sourced from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ. Greenstein \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the premier auction house specializing in rare and antique Judaica, ensuring its aesthetic merit and authentic cultural heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eReference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBezalel Jerusalem: An Important Collection of Olivewood and Other Objects, Metalwork and Ephemera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chaya Benjamin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContextual Reference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For similar examples of Israeli hand-carved olive wood containers featuring architectural views of the Holy Sites and pyrographic detailing produced by Bezalel and contemporary Jerusalem workshops, see comparable mid-century ceremonial objects cataloged on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage 42\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and surrounding plates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent vintage condition with an exceptionally clean, untouched \"as-found\" original finish and rich, natural honey patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoodwork:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The grain remains vibrant with no structural splits, heavy gouges, or warping. Minor, negligible surface scuffs from historic handling consistent with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFittings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The slip cap fits securely and squarely onto the inner channel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior \u0026amp; Base Felt:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clean, intact, vibrant green velvet padding inside the cap and green protective felt on the bottom face.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eShipping calculated by eBay\/USPS\/UPS based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. 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