TWO FABRIC MEZUZAH COVERS Morocco, 20th century.
AUCTION 7 |
Tuesday, June 22nd,
1999 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art The Property of Various Owners
Lot 142
TWO FABRIC MEZUZAH COVERS
Morocco, 20th century.
Est: $250 - $350
PRICE REALIZED $250
Objects such as these were used to cover the Mezuzah scroll in the home. They were embroidered with the names of their female owners, and were often given as a bridal present by grooms. See Israel Museum Catalogue, Jewish Life in Morocco, pp. 62 -63