Large Fish Serving Platter. Adaptation of Mirror Plaque. Dikhrin, Israel, 5th Century CE
Make your Shabat and holiday table stand out with this exquisite fish plate from the Israel Museum:
- Adorned with glazed ceramic in either blue and gold or gold with a dotted fish design.
- Crafted uniquely in the Land of Israel from a 5th century mirror plaque adaptation.
- Perfect for your fish course for family and guests for many years to come!
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Glazed Ceramic
Size: 17.7" X 9.4" / 45 cm X 24 cm
This stunning large serving platter will be a new centerpiece for your table on the Sabbath, or any special occasion! Alternatively, you may wish to keep is on the mantel or behing glass as a purely decorative object. The white glazed ceramic is highlighted by gold paint.
This platter comes in a beautiful gift box
This piece was inspired by a fish-shaped mirror plaque against the evil eye from the 5th century CE found at Dikhrin, Israel. A large number of plaster, pottery, and stone plaques inlaid with glass or mirrors have emerged from archaeological digs in Israel. The plaques were designed to ward off evil forces by reflecting them in a mirror, and in so doing deflecting their harmful influence back upon themselves. They were usually placed in tombs as burial offerings, and are among the few known examples of folk art to have survived from this period. The plaque that served as an inspiration for this dish was shaped like a fish – a common motif from the 2nd or 3rd century CE, when it became a symbol of Early Christianity.
The Israel Museum, Jerusalem is among the world's most highly rated encyclopedic museums. It holds the biggest collection of ancient Israel and Bible Lands antiquities on the planet, and is home to groundbreaking archaeological discoveries such as the Dead Sea Scrolls. The museum creates replicas and adaptations of Jewish and Israeli artifacts from around the world; these rare pieces make wonderful gifts.