SHADOW BOX. New York, 20th century.

Wooden case with seventeen compartments, each containing an object representing an element of Jewish identity. Some items relate to Jewish ceremony, and others refer to Jerusalem. Included are a silver poudriere depicting Jerusalem, a brass Mezuzah case made in Palestine, and a rectangular silver filigree box from Israel. H: 450mm.

For another example of “assemblage art” see, Kestenbaum and Company, Sale II, June 3rd1997, Lot 99 SEE ILLUSTRATION