Memorial Park Cemetery & Funeral Home Grounds Maintenance 5668 Poplar Avenue Memphis Tennessee 38119
Date:
1935
Notes:
Save Outdoor Sculpture, Tennessee survey, 1992.
Image on file.
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Summary:
A representation of the Cave of Machpelah, the Biblical burial place of Abraham's family, at Hebron outside of Jerusalem. The facade of the structure is made of cement over brick, sculpted to look like cut stone and is crenelated along the top. The door and windows are covered with grill work so visitors can look inside. On the interior of the structure, flanking the entrance, are representations of two burial vaults in the Jewish tradition. Also inside the structure is the "Oak Tree Coffin," which represents a large oak coffin from the Bronze Age. Along the back wall of the structure is a colorful tile relief depicting an ancient Egyptian driving a chariot.
Topic:
Religion--Old Testament--Abraham & Isaac Search this
