Geometric patterned borders surrounding central area of Biblical verses, Psalm 67 in form of Menorah flanked by cypress trees (symbolizing Jerusalem) and Temple furniture and utensils.
AUCTION 2 |
Tuesday, June 03rd,
1997 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art Including Property from a Dutch Private Collector and the Late T. Nachum Gidal
Lot 158
SHEVITHI.
Geometric patterned borders surrounding central area of Biblical verses, Psalm 67 in form of Menorah flanked by cypress trees (symbolizing Jerusalem) and Temple furniture and utensils.
Jerusalem (or Damascus?), circa 1900.:
Est: $600 - $900
Striking, in an unfinished state (rosettes in corners remain in outline); an attractive Shevithi in a style characteristic of Jews from Syria or possibly Georgia.