You might have seen below my use of a filagree Hamsa as a centerpiece in a glass Ner Tamid. This time I took a piece of golden mirror glass as the centerpiece.
I love the way the light plays with the glass in this piece.
The contrast between daylight and night is absolutely striking!
The commission was for a simple Hamsa. I was told glass was to be red and white. I began by placing a silver filigree hamsa in the center. When I drew the diamond shape, it looked like a Ner Tamid – with the fingers of the hamsa as the flame. The blue iridescent Magain David completes the piece. During the day the flame shines. At night, all one sees is the blue mirrored reflection of the Star of David. I hope it finds a nice home!
Do you know someone with a Wine Cellar, or perhaps a Tasting Room?
Can you imagine how nice this glass would look if displayed there?
When I was first sent this design I thought – this is strange.
While working on it I thought – this is fantastic !
When I saw it completed I thought – This Is Exquisite ! !
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Try as you might — THIS piece is NOT for sale! The only way you can have this gorgeous glass hanging in your living room or den is to purchase a raffle ticket for the Beth Israel Fundraiser taking place on June 12th.
For details – call the Beth Israel office at 734-665-9897.
And good luck!
This piece drew the most interest at the Celebrate Israel event this weekend. Many people commented they could visualize this glass hanging in their dining room as the Shabbat candles were lit. The warmth from the flames of the agates, the animation of the design, the mellow cherry wood frame adds to the Sabbath atmosphere. Interested in this piece? Email me at ronsussman@aol.com and let me show you how it would look in your home.
Shabbat Candles measures 16 X 20.
Ron's Glass 