Four decorative bowls, products of the companies Pal-Bell and Zel Zion. Palestine, [ca. 1948].
Brass, cast, turned, and pierced; copper, turned.
1. Decorative bowl [product of Pal-Bell, designed by Maurice Ascalon]. At center, cast plaque featuring a warrior bearing shield with Star of David. Beneath this, olive branch with caption (Hebrew): "Healthy soul in a healthy body." Diameter: 33 cm.
2. Decorative bowl, product of Pal-Bell (marked on back). At center, cast plaque featuring a "halutz" (Jewish pioneer) sowing in the field, along with caption (Hebrew): "Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy" (Psalms 126:5). Diameter: 29 cm.
3. Decorative bowl, product of Zel Zion (marked on back). At center, cast plaque with relief bearing Zionist themes: an athlete carrying a torch, over the background of a Star of David; a watchtower; tree planting; a plowing farmer; and the Tower of David. Caption (Hebrew): "Carry toward Zion a banner and flag / State of Israel". Diameter: 34.5 cm.
4. Decorative bowl, product of Zel Zion (marked on back). Small bowl. At center, cast plaque with relief bearing Zionist themes as described in item 3 above. Caption (Hebrew): "Carry toward Zion a banner and flag / State of Israel". Diameter: 18.5 cm.