Palestine / Early Israel - “Tower of David - Yad Avshalom” Bezalel Medal, 1940s-1950s

Palestine / Early Israel - “Tower of David - Yad Avshalom” Bezalel Medal, 1940s-1950s A double-sided white-metal medal, produced by the Bezalel School of Arts and Crafts, Jerusalem, during the 1940s-1950s. One side depicts the Tower of David, a prominent symbol of Jerusalem’s Old City, with the Hebrew inscription “Migdal David.” The reverse shows the Tomb of Absalom (Yad Avshalom) in the Kidron Valley, inscribed “Yad Avshalom.” This medal belongs to Bezalel’s artistic series celebrating the historic landmarks of the Holy Land, combining biblical inspiration with national revival themes. Such pieces were often sold as souvenirs and devotional pendants for pilgrims and visitors. Metal: White metal Maker: Bezalel, Jerusalem Period: 1940s-1950s With original suspension hole at top.