Img. ID: 134565
Jewish Architecture  

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The composition of the dome decoration consisted of concentrically wide bands of painting (registers) filled by ornamental and symbolic motives.  A round medallion with image of three hares running in a circle was placed in the center of the dome. The wide band of vegetable plaiting with cups of flowers surrounds the central medallion. The third band of the painting in the octagonal dome included eight symbolic compositions. There were painted: The lion and the unicorn (in a battle). Two bears carry a bunch of grapes (meraglim). The hand removes the snake from the tree. The fox eats fish under a nearby tree. Something in the arch.  Wicker basket with the first fruits. The lion lying. The dog (?) sitting on the back of a large bear with a chain in the nose.  An elephant with a turret (the house) on the back.