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Israel – State Medal “Pomegranates in Safed” (1987) – Artwork by Nahum Gutman – .999 Fine Silver – Weight: 63 g – Diameter: 50 mm – Color Lithography – Issue Quantity: Only 1,345 – In Original Presentation Case - Israel – State Medal “Pomegranates in Safed” (1987) – Artwork by Nahum Gutman – .999 Fine Silver – Weight: 63 g – Diameter: 50 mm – Color Lithography – Issue Quantity: Only 1,345 – In Original Presentation Case Country: Israel Year of Issue: 1987 Type: State Medal Series: Art Medals Theme: Pomegranates in Safed – Artwork by Nahum Gutman Composition: .999 Fine Silver Weight: 63 g Diameter: 50 mm Issue Quantity: Only 1,345 medals Design: Yitzhak Bibas, based on the artwork of Nahum Gutman Obverse: A color lithograph based on a detail from Nahum Gutman’s painting “Pomegranates in Safed, ” depicting pomegranates and branches against the background of the houses of Safed. Around the design appear the inscriptions “Blossom of Galilee” in Hebrew and BLOSSOM OF GALILEE in English, together with the signature of the artist, Nahum Gutman. Reverse: An illustration by Nahum Gutman for “The Legend of Three and Four” from Bialik’s “And It Came to Pass, ” depicting a young woman, a fawn, a tree and doves above. The inscriptions “Take Me Under Your Wing” in Hebrew, MY BELOVED IS MINE and SONG OF SONGS appear alongside the artist’s signature. Packaging: In the original presentation case, including certificate. Condition: Excellent