Chanukah Menorah

Chanukah Menorah.

Terracotta, !3”x16”x3”

The piece represents the Temple that was cleaned and prepared for the service after victory over Syrian armies. At the both sides of the gates are tablets with Ten Commandments. Above the Temple gates is a quotation  from the Psalm 24  “… be lifted up, eternal doors, so the glorious King may enter.” Other side of menorah is covered with fruits and plants which are abundant in the land of Israel. On the top is a dreidel with a candle holder.