PAIR OF DUTCH WOODEN SYNAGOGUE PLAQUES.

c. 1920’s

Rectangular plaques - a Shevithi and a Mizrach - combining design elements of Art Deco, bold lines and geometric patterns; and Art Nouveau, organic and floral flowing lines and forms. Each feature a central Star-of-David, and arched registers bearing Hebrew carved verses: “Know before Whom you stand, before the King of Kings…” (Talmud B’rachot 28b). * “He remembers His kindness and His faith to the house of Israel” (Psalms 98:3). (Hanging device on rear). 15.5 x 23.5 (each).