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Artwork / Central Plaque: Features Marc Chagall's biblical composition Moses Receiving the Tablets of the Law (with the Menorah above and the gathering of Israel below). Chagall's signature is reproduced at the base of the image plaque, and cast in relief on the lower front ledge.
Industrial & Metal Design: Designed by Menachem Berman (stamped: DESIGN MENAHEM BERMAN). Berman, known for his Bezalel background and sophisticated mechanical/kinetic Judaica, engineered this heavy brass casing with flush, screwed-in top and bottom plates to secure the scroll and internal enamel/plaque mechanism. 24KT gold plate on Brass.
Publisher / Distributor Marks:
Stamped © ARTA GALLERY JERUSALEM.
Stamped © LEON AMIEL PUBLISHER / PARIS - NEW YORK. Léon Amiel was Chagall’s longtime primary publisher of lithographs, prints, and official art editions.
התשמ"ח: Hebrew year 5748 (corresponding to 1987–1988).
בקפ"א: Hebrew numeral for edition number 181 (ב = in / number; קפ"א = 181).
Note: This is distinct from the Twelve tribes mezuzahs also designed by Menachem Berman and Arta Gallery. Those are available on .