Shivithi Ha’shem Lenegdi Tamid [talisman for a new-born son]

AUCTION 17 | Tuesday, November 12th, 2002 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts and Works of Graphic and Ceremonial Art From Various Owners

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Lot 467

(SHIVITHI)

Shivithi Ha’shem Lenegdi Tamid [talisman for a new-born son]

Elegant Italian square Hebrew script. Black ink on paper. Within decorative foliate border and roundelle illustration of the Sacrifice of Isaac at top Single folio leaf. Light stains in places, paper repair to lower margin with affected portion of decorative border redrawn. Sm. folio. Framed

Italy: 18th Century

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

This neat manuscript includes the text of Genesis, Chapter 17 recounting God’s commandment to Abraham to circumcise himself and the males of his household. The sources for the custom of a Chair of the Prophet Elijah at a Circumcision ceremony is also elaborated. This elegant Shivithi was no doubt prepared for the talismanic protection of a new-born son prior to his circumcision