Auction 36 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
Holy Ark Decoration Shaped as the Tablets of Law
Opening: $300
Sold for: $575
Including buyer's premium
A decoration for the upper part of a holy ark, shaped as the Tablets of Law. [Eretz Israel, c. mid 20th century].
Bent tin, with cutouts, painted and decorated.
This decoration was finely painted and written by an artist. It was intended to decorate the upper part of a holy ark. On the top it bears the symbol of the priestly blessing and a small Torah Crown; a main decoration shaped as the Tablets of the Law with the Ten Commandments. The lower part bears an inscription in Hebrew, with stylized branches on the sides.
Height: 45 cm, width: 46.5 cm. fair condition, Some damages and peeling of the paint. Rust and corrosion. The decoration has some bends and a missing part on the right side.
Bent tin, with cutouts, painted and decorated.
This decoration was finely painted and written by an artist. It was intended to decorate the upper part of a holy ark. On the top it bears the symbol of the priestly blessing and a small Torah Crown; a main decoration shaped as the Tablets of the Law with the Ten Commandments. The lower part bears an inscription in Hebrew, with stylized branches on the sides.
Height: 45 cm, width: 46.5 cm. fair condition, Some damages and peeling of the paint. Rust and corrosion. The decoration has some bends and a missing part on the right side.
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