This is a rare Israeli Government official (I.G.C.M.C.) State Art Sculptured Medal. It is cast in bronze. The size of this
medal is about 5" and it is heavy (about 1.72 lbs.).
This art was created by Eliezer Weishoff, an Israeli multidisciplinary artist who has
designed many of the state's iconic images.
The medal's Biblical motif is Samson destroying
the Philistine temple.
The medal has a wooden stand. A certificate is also included.
Only 350 medals were issued, this one is number
244.
It is part of a series of Biblical subjects.
The bright flash photos are for you too see the details more clearly, but the color is as shown in the photos taken without a flash.
I can also offer a collection of 7 medals all in original boxes, never displayed:
Elijah
David and Goliath
Jonah and the Whale
Jacob’s Dream
Eve and the Serpent
Samson
Jericho’s Walls
Please let me know if you are interested.
Please check my other auctions of Israeli medals
and coins. I also have (unlisted yet) more Eliezer Weishoff items (including
Cranes huge medals, Lamps (Menorahs) from different countries).
Thank you