1 Kings 7:29

29. Lions, oxen, and cherubim Miniature representations of them, for the size of the panels would not permit other.

Upon the ledges… a base above That is, an additional smaller base on the top of the other for the laver to stand upon. Its convex roof is called, in 1 Kings 7:35, a round compass. (k k in figure.)

Certain additions ליות , garlands, festoons. Such garlands adorned the upper as well as the lower portions of each base. Comp. 1 Kings 7:36. (c c in figure.)

Made of thin work מעשׂה מורד means, according to Furst, deepened work, and refers to all the ornaments mentioned in this verse as having been set into the metal in which they were engraved. According to the Vulgate and Gesenius, it means hanging work.