וארבעה אופני נחושת למכונה האחת

A Palæo-Hebrew inscription in modern Israel

This sculpture of four interlocking copper cogwheels is located in the centre of the Talpiot industrial zone in Jerusalem. The text of the inscription is taken from 1 Kings 7, 30. For some more pictures (including another inscription inside the building) see the sculptor's website

A general view of the sculpture
Closeup Closeup
Detail of the inscription: וארבעה
Detail of the text: אופני
Detail of the text: נחושת
Detail of the text: למכונה
Detail of the text: האחת