AVISHAI SILVER MAYIM ACHRONIM SET.
AUCTION 61 |
Wednesday, March 12th,
2014 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic Art and Ceremonial Objects
Lot 438
AVISHAI SILVER MAYIM ACHRONIM SET.
Jerusalem, c. 1950
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
At the conclusion of a meal prior to the Grace after Meals, some have the custom to rinse one’s fingertips. This washing is called Mayim Achronim, “final waters” - much like the aristocratic style of using a rose-water infused finger bowl.
Avishai was a silversmith affiliated with the Bezalel School, who later joined the “Keter” group of silversmiths.