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Oct 30, 2017 (Your local time)
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LOT 138:

Papercut Decoration for the Sukkah – France, circa the 18th Century – Extremely Rare!

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Start price:
$ 200
Estimated price:
$400 - $600
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Papercut of the words "Ba'Sukkot Teshvu Shivat Yamim". On the upper right side, a decoration of a papercut flower. Under the papercut words, in ink, the words: "Kol Ha'Ezrach be'Yisrael Yeshvu Ba'Sukkot". [France?], circa the 18th century.
The age of the item was determined according to the script. The type of paper is from the 18th century and the leaf was taken from a tractate of the Talmud from the 18th century which was used by the Jews of France.
Such delicate decorations did not usually survive and thus, are extremely rare! A Unique, extremely rare item!
12x33 cm.
Condition: Good.

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