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Auction 7 · Lot 4
IVORY ETHROG CONTAINER. Probably Palestine, before 1948.
- Estimate
- $150–$250
- Hammer price
- $850
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Description
Rectangular ivory box with mitered corners, carved on each surface with scenes of animals, foliage, Jewish symbols such as lions, twisted columns; on lid, man in Tallith holds Four Species; above, inscription refering to the holy Sukkah. “… And spread above us the canopy of Your peace” (Friday evening service). Carved signature in base: G. Michael. W: 156mm. Some interior cracking.. “. . . And spread above us the canopy fo Your peace” (Friday evening service). Some interior cracking. Carved signature in base: G. Michael