Magrefah in Organ History Books - מגרפה

Magrefah מגרפה

The Magrefah is an object or musical instrument that was used in the Temple of Jerusalem.

Their function is to produce a loud signal or sound by throwing or rotating.
This signal activates a new sequence in the ceremony.

The Magrefah is mentioned in the Talmud.
The descriptions of the Magrefah do not allow for a clear reconstruction or identification, so this object is the subject of much discussion.

In 1612 a description of a Magrefah by Abraham Portaleone was published
In 1650 a drawing of a Magrefah by Athanasius Kircher was published
Further publications of drawings usually cite Portaleone or Kircher as the sources of the instrument.