Flat-bottomed round pot, embossed and engraved in center with alternating rondels depicting the Pyramids and a royal figure with birds; above and below, repeating Hebrew amuletic inscriptions refering to Joseph; overal foliate decoration. H: 223mm
AUCTION 7 |
Tuesday, June 22nd,
1999 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art The Property of Various Owners
Lot 148
COPPER POT
Egypt, ca. 1880.
Flat-bottomed round pot, embossed and engraved in center with alternating rondels depicting the Pyramids and a royal figure with birds; above and below, repeating Hebrew amuletic inscriptions refering to Joseph; overal foliate decoration. H: 223mm
Est: $600 - $900
The Hebrew inscriptions suggest a ritual use: in the home, to hold the water used for handwashing at the Seder, or in the synagogue where the Levites wash the Priests’ hands prior to the Priestly Blessing