Plate with raised lip, chased with images of Seven Species in rondels, alternating with palm trees and interlace ornamentation. Rim bears Hebrew inscription and filigree flowers. Marked on back. Diam: 240mm
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 622
SILVER PLATE
Bezalel School, Jerusalem, first half 20th century
Plate with raised lip, chased with images of Seven Species in rondels, alternating with palm trees and interlace ornamentation. Rim bears Hebrew inscription and filigree flowers. Marked on back. Diam: 240mm
Est: $500 - $700
PRICE REALIZED $400
Rim bears Hebrew inscription: "If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, may my right hand loose its cunning" (Psalms 137:5); rondels bear later engraved Hebrew labels.