(INDIA).
AUCTION 17 |
Tuesday, November 12th,
2002 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts and Works of Graphic and Ceremonial Art From Various Owners
Lot 421
(INDIA).
Cochin: 1863
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
PRICE REALIZED $3,000
Uppermost section lists an extraordinary conglomeration of general and local information, all based on the passage of years since the occurance of any one particular event: From Biblical days to European involvement in Cochini life, with a strong emphasis on local Jewish historical record.
A selection: The arrival of Jews to the Malabar Coast, the establishment of Communities, the consecration of synagogues and presentation of Torah Scrolls, concluding with information concerning the years of Yovel and Shemittah, and finally, 20 years since the building of the synagogue verandah!
For another example, see Israel Museum Catalogue, The Jews in India (1995) p.34 (illustrated)