Silver inlaided verse amidst silver arabesque designs and copper border elements. Diam: 7.5 inches.
AUCTION 55 |
Thursday, June 21st,
2012 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 403
DAMASCENE AMULETIC PLATE.
Silver inlaided verse amidst silver arabesque designs and copper border elements. Diam: 7.5 inches.
Syria, circa 1900
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
The Hebrew inscription is from the blessing that Jacob gave Joseph and often appears on objects intended to function as amulets for luck and protection.