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Auction 8 · Lot 118
DAMASCENE CHARITY BOX Israel, 20th century.
- Estimate
- $800–$1,000
- Hammer price
- $700
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Description
Barrel form container, with masonry pattern, columns and interlace sections. At front, Star of David tops door with projections for lock. At rear, Hebrew inscription: “He who gives charity in secret is greater than Moses our leader.” Top is concave, with coin slot. No marks found. H: 190mm.