Oval container measuring: 21x28 cm. Height: 11 cm.
"Eretz Yisraelit" container with two handles, various color illustrations - illustrations marking the State of Israel during its second year of existence. Large illustration of the Israeli flag flanked by the first Knesset building, with a picture of Herzl in the background and a picture of the United Nations building with the date that Israel was accepted as a member: 11.05.1949. With an excerpt from the Israeli Declaration of Independence [English and Hebrew].
The map of Israel can be seen in the background, with typical illustrations of the revitalization of the Jewish Nation on its sides - army, agriculture and business. The back of the container features: the Western Wall, yeshiva [rabbi and disciples studying in a Jerusalem courtyard], the Bikur Cholim Hospital in Jerusalem [!], images of Tel Aviv, the Technion, the Rishon L'Tzion wineries, the first day of school, various professions, illustrated Stars of David scattered about, and more.
Paint is peeling at the edges of the cover.
Very fine condition.Â