WHIMSICAL SEFIRATH HA’OMER COUNTER

Tall, arched chamber with appliqued medallions of Biblical scenes (Sacrifice of Isaac, Daniel in the Lion’s Den and Jacob’s Dream) and lions’ heads, alternating with multi-colored bezel-set cabochon, surmounted by Hebrew Decalogue supported by rampant lions. With window revealing housed illuminated double-scroll manuscript of blessings, listings and meditations for the daily counting. Drawings found between days include agricultural scenes and, in preparation for Shavuouth, a haircut and finally, a man learning from an open Torah scroll. (10.5 x 5 x 3 inches).