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The whole mantle is magnificently decorated: on the front, within a large medallion, is a representation of the Aron ha-Kodesh [Ark of the Law] of the Sephardic synagogue in Amsterdam.  At the back are two other medallions, one showing the harp, sceptre and crown to symbolise King David.  The second depicts the breastplate, laver of brass, altar, Aaron's rod, shovels, flesh-hooks and firepans used in the sacrifices at the Temple in Jerusalem [see Exodus 27, 3].  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