Capital decorated with Four Menorahs

Capital Decorated with Four Menorahs
Probably from a synagogue near Mount
hebron, c. 4th-7th century
Limestone
Gift of Steven M. Delamater

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In the 3rd century the menorah became the most popular Jewish decorative motif in Eretz Israel and beyond, influenced, also, by the rise of Christianity and the cross symbol. The menorah, which was associated with the Temple, became a laden Jewish symbol. This unique capital combines the seven- and nine- branch menorah types