Auction 51 Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
Mother of Pearl Souvenir - Dome of the Rock
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,000
Including buyer's premium
Decorated mother of pearl souvenir - Dome of the Rock. [Eretz Israel, turn of the 20th century].
Mother of pearl, sawn and engraved.
Elliptic model with a relief of the Dome of the Rock in its center with two columns on the sides and an inscription: "Mekom HaMikdash" (Temple Mount). The frame is decorated with geometric and vegetal patterns.
Diameter: 17-18 cm. Good condition. Some damages (it is possible that this is the original form of the shell).
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
Mother of pearl, sawn and engraved.
Elliptic model with a relief of the Dome of the Rock in its center with two columns on the sides and an inscription: "Mekom HaMikdash" (Temple Mount). The frame is decorated with geometric and vegetal patterns.
Diameter: 17-18 cm. Good condition. Some damages (it is possible that this is the original form of the shell).
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
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