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Lot 469

Stationery Box - Olive Wood

Stationery box. [Eretz Israel, early 20th century].
Carved and engraved olive wood.
On the lid - reliefs of the Western Wall and Cave of Patriarchs, inscribed "Jerusalem", "Yerushalem", "Me'arat HaMachpela" and "Kotel Ma'aravi". Box divided into compartments of various sizes by wooden partitions. Includes an inkwell and three additional wooden utensils bearing the inscription "Jerusalem" (English) and "Yerushalem" (Hebrew). A locking mechanism in front (lacking key).
Height: 7 cm, width: 25.5 cm, depth: 10.5 cm. Good condition. Slight damages, faded print.