Menorah and Inscription

This is one of three inscriptions/plaques that were found in the synagogue at Andriace. It measures 2.9 x 1.4 ft. (87 x 44 cm.). Note in the main panel the seven branch candelabrum (menorah) that is standing upon a tripod (two legs are visible)—these are typical symbols of Judaism during this period (compare the capital found at Capernaum in Israel). On the right is a shofar (ram's horn) and to the left an etrog and a lulav (symbols associated with the feast of Succoth [tabernacles]) are visible. The excavators believe they have discovered a mate to this (with a completion of this inscription, but only partially preserved in its upper portion; see Çevik et al. below).