Mount Sinai Mezuzah
$222.00
The first tablets shattered. Moses descended and found the golden calf, and what he carried from Sinai broke. But the Torah remained – and here it is, gold scrolls gleaming against deep blue, Star of David at center, twisted silver columns framing everything. What was broken, and what endures. Handmade in New York.
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CompareWhat Endures
The midrash teaches that the broken tablets were kept in the ark alongside the whole ones. What was shattered was not discarded – it remained holy, remained present, remained part of the story. This mezuzah holds that complexity: revelation and rupture, what broke and what endured.
The Artistry
The design is formal, almost architectural – silver frame with twisted rope columns on each side, decorative scrollwork at the crown. Inside, deep blue glitters like night sky over Sinai. Golden patches suggest both tablets and the gold leaf that would have adorned them – some showing crackle patterns like ancient fragments. A prominent Star of David in gold sits at center. A silver Shin rises at the top. Blue cabochon and yellow crystal accents add depth. The effect is solemn, beautiful, and layered with meaning.
The Details
- Twisted silver columns: Flanking the design like temple pillars
- Gold leaf fragments: Suggesting tablets, some crackled like shards
- Star of David: Prominent golden star at center
- Deep blue ground: Night sky over Sinai
Perfect For
- Scholars: Those who appreciate the layers of meaning
- Torah-centered homes: Honoring revelation and its complexity
- Shavuot gifts: Marking the holiday of receiving Torah
Specifications
- Dimensions: 4.6 in H x 1.25 in W
- Materials: Stainless steel, gold-tone brass tube, Austrian crystals, hand-painted with acrylic and metallic paints, gold leaf
- Mounting: Includes matching decorative brass nails or screws for easy installation
- Origin: Designed and handcrafted in New York, USA
| Weight | 3 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 1.25 × 4.6 in |
| Theme |
Covenant ,History ,Mount Sinai ,Ten Commandments ,Torah Ark ,Star of David |
| Color |
Blue ,Bronze ,Gold ,Silver |
| Gender |
Unisex |
| Materials |
Brass ,Stainless Steel ,Acrylic and Metallic Paints ,Austrian Crystals ,Artist's Resin ,Glass and Metal Findings |
