Judaïca rare set of 2 medals by J.J Barre Paris 1827. - Lot 78

Judaïca rare set of 2 medals by J.J Barre Paris 1827. ( See copies at MAHJ ) Medal with Aaronbarbu left profile, dressed in priestly vestments : אהרן כהן הגדול (Aaron the High Priest) on reverse the Ark of the Covenant, surmounted by the two cherubim: וישא אהרן את ידיו אל העם ויברכם (Aaron stretched out his hands to the people and blessed them) and below, the year. Engraved AARON PARIS 1827 on the edge. Ø 3.2 cm . Medal with Davidbarbu in straight profile, wearing a spiked crown tied over his wavy hair : דוד בן ישי מלך ישראל (David son of Jesse king of Israel) on reverse a lyre: אטה כמשל אזני אפתח בכנור חידתי (I borrow the allegorical form, I inaugurate my sentences with the lyre). Engraved DAVID PARIS 1827 on the edge. Ø 3.2 cm.