Elegant metal wheelbarrow engraved in Hebrew with fitted, etched glass vessel for the haroset, bearing painted vignettes of Pithom and Ramses and related Biblical verse. 9.5 x 3.75 x 2.75 inches.

AUCTION 62 | Thursday, June 26th, 2014 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic and Ceremonial Art

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Lot 353
CONTINENTAL GLASS PASSOVER CONTAINER.
Elegant metal wheelbarrow engraved in Hebrew with fitted, etched glass vessel for the haroset, bearing painted vignettes of Pithom and Ramses and related Biblical verse. 9.5 x 3.75 x 2.75 inches.

Est: $400 - $600
PRICE REALIZED $400
The wheelbarrow alludes to the transport of mortar, with which the Israelites cemented the bricks during their enslavement in Egypt. At the Seder, this is represented by the Haroset which would be displayed on the Seder plate in this special vessel.