This is a Pal-Bell Company Bronze bowl designed and sculpted by Maurice Ascalon (1913-2003). The bowl is made of bronze and treated with verdigris or a chemically induced green patina. This bowl was made in the 1940s.

The bowl has an attractive geometric design that includes vertical lines fanning up from the base. The box is stamped at the base “PAL-BELL CO. Made in Israel”. While the outside is gold and green bronze, the inside has a hammered finish.

It measures 4 1/2” in diameter 2 1/8” high. It is an excellent condition. There are no scratches. There are a few small distressed areas which may just be the design

Ascalon is considered to be the father of the modern Israeli decorative arts movement. He founded Pal-Bell which became known for sophisticated, high-quality Judaic- themed and secular decorative art pieces in brass and bronze. The company was in business from 1939-1956.

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