Center of plate bears embossed depiction of the Biblical Spies to the Land of Israel bearing the grape-cluster, surrounded by undulating vines. Raised rim engraved with quoation from Numbers Chap. XIII:23 describing the depicted scene. Diam: 17”
AUCTION 32 |
Thursday, March 23rd,
2006 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Autographed Letters, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
Lot 362
BRASS DECORATIVE PLATE
Probably Holland, 19th century
Center of plate bears embossed depiction of the Biblical Spies to the Land of Israel bearing the grape-cluster, surrounded by undulating vines. Raised rim engraved with quoation from Numbers Chap. XIII:23 describing the depicted scene. Diam: 17”
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
While plates with Biblical motifs were popular among general society, this example was Judaicized by the addition of the Biblical citation