Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem

Looking through some old photos recently I came across this collection of pictures of a model of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. For some reason it appeared for a week or so in 1983 at the home of relations. It was probably on the way to some museum - I forget the story.

Anyway, there it was made of polished wood and mother of pearl. The fascinating thing was that it was all slotted together and could be taken apart, as in the last photo where all the roofs are sitting separate on the little table. In size it must have been 15-18" square.


I have a feeling these models were made as gifts for important people, or perhaps they were just souvenirs. A great deal of work must have gone into this one. I have seen pictures of other similar models. I'm glad I took the pictures, but rather wish somehow I could see it again, with a better camera in my hand.