Floral silk brocade wimpel featuring embroidered embellishments in gold thread including pineapples, bearing Hebrew: “In Honor of God and His Torah.” Housed within large shadow box (unopened). Length: 70 inches (approx).
AUCTION 70 |
Thursday, September 22nd,
2016 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autographed Letters, Graphic and Ceremonial Art
Lot 85
ITALIAN BROCADE TORAH BINDER.
Floral silk brocade wimpel featuring embroidered embellishments in gold thread including pineapples, bearing Hebrew: “In Honor of God and His Torah.” Housed within large shadow box (unopened). Length: 70 inches (approx).
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Fine embroidery was a vital part of a Jewish woman’s upbringing as apparent from textiles utilized for both domestic and religious purposes.