The rectangular panel depicting sanctuary implements is situated at the south end of the nave, above the zodiac panel. In the center of the panel a Torah shrine is depicted, flanked by two seven-branched menorah and two lions. Each menorah is set among a shofar, a mahta, a lulav and a thin branch.
The Torah ark with its doors shut, is composed of three columns surmounted by vessels. In between the columns is a geometric pattern The Torah ark is topped by a gable with a conch in the center,and flanked by two birds. The two seven-branched menorah are composed of alternating round and oval links. The stems and branches are connected by a bar at the top, with seven lamps. Those of the left menorah are lit. The menorot differ in the design of their base: on the right, three bead-like legs are connected by a bar; on the left, three ribbon-like legs emerge directly from the stem.
Below the menorot are two confronting lions with their mouths open. A shofar, mahta, lulav and ethrog are depicted near the Torah ark. At the right edge of the panel is a small tree with blossoms a bird standing on top. On the left of the panel a thin branch of dry flowers. Curtains hanging from both sides of the panel decorated with flower buds, are drawn back and rolled up. The panel is framed by parallel lines.
T | Temple of Jerusalem | Temple façade
H | Heraldic composition | Supporters | Two lions
C | Curtain
S | Sanctuary | Sanctuary Implements | Musical instruments used in the Temple: | Shofar (in the Temple); See also Shofar (New Year)
S | Species, the Four (Lulav, Hadas, Aravah, Ethrog; See also: Hoshanah Rabba) | Lulav
S | Species, the Four (Lulav, Hadas, Aravah, Ethrog; See also: Hoshanah Rabba) | Ethrog
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