Designed by famed Israeli artisan Yair Emanuel, these pieces blend traditional Jewish ceremonial objects with contemporary folk art aesthetics. Hand-painted in Jerusalem, the vivid architectural vignettes capture the historic stonework and iconic domed skylines of the Old City. 

Offered as a matched pair of early-production, hand-signed Yair Emanuel wooden dreidels with custom ring display bases. Unlike contemporary studio production runs, both pieces feature early hand-painted signatures on the raw wooden underbody/stem. Fully hand-painted in acrylics with high-gloss protective lacquer showcasing historic Jerusalem architecture. 

Each four-sided dreidel is constructed from solid turned wood and hand-painted in vivid acrylic pigments depicting architectural motifs of the Old City of Jerusalem, including stone arches, domed roofs, ramparts, and stylized city scapes. The panels bear hand-painted Hebrew letters (Nun, Gimmel, Hay, Shin). Both dreidels are signed on the lower wooden body or upper stem base with the artist's mark "Emanuel".

The set includes two matching hand-painted turned-wood ring stands allowing the dreidels to be safely displayed vertically as decorative Judaica art objects.

Origin & Age

• Artist / Maker: Yair Emanuel Studio

• Origin: Jerusalem, Israel

• Age / Era: Vintage Contemporary (c. 1990s–2000s)

Material: Solid turned natural wood, hand-painted acrylic pigments, protective clear lacquer finish.

Condition Notes: Very Good to Excellent vintage condition. Paint remains rich and vibrant across all panels. Minor surface wear and natural wood grain variations consistent with age and handcraftsmanship. Light wear on spinning tips and inside stand base wells. No cracks, chips, or major finish loss noticed.

Dimensions & Weight

• Height: Approx. 3.5″ tall (when seated on display stands)

• Combined Weight: 96 grams (dreidels only, without stands)

Authenticity Assessment

These pieces display key authenticity markers for original Yair Emanuel hand-painted wooden Judaica:

1. Signature: Distinctive handwritten "Emanuel" signatures in cursive paint/ink applied directly to the raw wooden underbody and top surface.

2. Construction & Finish: Hand-turned solid hardwood construction with multi-layer high-gloss clear lacquer over vibrant acrylic paint.

3. Artistic Style: Characteristic motif stylization depicting Jerusalem city walls, blue domed structures, and architectural arches bordered by bold brushwork.

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