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Auction 7 · Lot 142
TWO FABRIC MEZUZAH COVERS Morocco, 20th century.
- Estimate
- $250–$350
- Hammer price
- $250
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Description
A: Coral orange velvet with overall metallic embroidery; gilt fringe; burgundy velvet at upper edge. Inscribed “Sha-dai”. H: 165mm including fringe.
B: Green velvet with metallic and red embroidery; green and beige cotton ribbon trim and fringe. Inscribed “Sha-dai”, “Issa Hayon”. H: 510mm including fringe. Minor wear; top fringe loose
summary
Objects such as these were used to cover the Mezuzah scroll in the home. They were embroidered with the names of their female owners, and were often given as a bridal present by grooms. See Israel Museum Catalogue, Jewish Life in Morocco, pp. 62 -63