| Oded & Davina Davidson Judaica Fine Silver & Art Mahatzit Ha-Shekel Charity Box |
| Copyright c 2000 by Oded Davidson Silver, engraved, cut, lattice, soldered, pressed, cast, Oval shaped charity box with lattice worked front and back piece. The illustrations represent the mitzvah of "mahatzit ha-shekel" the coin given once a year by bnei-Israel to the temple. The purpose of the coins was not just to cover the upkeep expenses of the temple but also to count the population without harm coming to them, counting them outright being forbidden. The hebrew word "Tdakah" "charity" is cut-out along the top of the front and back pieces. H: 12.5cm L at base: 8.5cm W: 6.5cm 47/8in 33/8in 23/4in $ 1,800 click on email to place order Jerusalem House of Quality 12 Derech Hebron Jerusalem Israel 93542 Tel: 972-2-6737626 Fax: 972-2-6784798 Mobile Oded: 0523-789262 Davina: 0526-233577 back to Tzdaka Boxes Gallery about us ordering info |
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