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Obj. ID: 2224
Jewish Architecture  Great Synagogue in Hârlău - Domed ceiling - Zodiac Signs
To the main object: Great Synagogue in Hârlău-Domed ceiling

© Boris Khaimovich, Photographer: Khaimovich, Boris, 2014

The Zodiac Signs are arranged in groups of three and located on the four sides of the dome, above the paintings with four animals from Pirkei Avot. Each Zodiac sign is placed in the landscape which reflect the time of year. Each image is situated in a rectangular frame, made in the form of false stucco. The frames are decorated with flowers. The name of the Zodiac signs in the image is missing, only the relevant month is inscribed. On the east side are placed the zodiacs signs of the months: Tishrei (Scales), Heshvan (Scorpion), Kislev (Bow). On the south side are placed the zodiacs signs of the months: Tammuz (Crab), Av (Lion), Elul (Virgin). On the west side are placed the zodiacs signs of the months: Nisan (Lamb), Iyyar (Bull), Sivan (Twins). On the north side are placed the zodiacs signs of the months: Tevet (Kid), Shevat (Bucket), and Adar (Fish).

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