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Description
Israeli metal vase of unknown origin, unknown date of creation, unknown artist. approx 10 inches high, opening mouth is 4 inches diameter, 3 legs - each 1 3/4 inches long. The leg base appears to be attached with a screwed on post. The lip of the mouth of the vase is painted a bronze/gold color, a middle raised band and the legs are painted the same color - a bronze/gold color, the vase body is painted with a speckled aqua-blue color, and there are black, white and red colored motifs over one side of the body. The main motif depicts workers digging with a shovel and pick-axe. They are displayed in a block angled diaspora.
Category
Metalware
Medium
Metal - possibly tin or aluminum, a light weight metal
Distinguishing marks
appears to be painted, there is a mark on the bottom with Hebrew writing, there is a signature mark at the bottom right-hand corner under the main motif.
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
approx 10 inches high, opening mouth is 4 inches diameter, 3 legs - each 1 3/4 inches long
Date Period
1960-1969
Weight
unknown - possibly 8-10 ounces.
History
Grandmother brought it back with her from her trip to Israel in the 1960's. Passed down as family heirloom.
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Price Paid (If known)
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Re: Israeli Metal Vase - 1960's