Auction 107
Winner's Unlimited - Eretz Israel and Zionism, Postcards and Photographs, Numismatics, Posters, Maps, Judaica, Holy books, Letters from Rabbis and Rebbes
May 8, 2018
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Israel
3 Shatner Center 1st Floor Givat Shaul Jerusalem
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LOT 319:
"Tnu Shira" Leaf - A Shiviti Board for Purim - Persian Kurdistan, Beginning of the 20th Century
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"Tnu Shira" - Leaf of blessings for the reading of the Scroll of Esther, in the format of a Shiviti board. Persian Kurdistan.
Ink and watercolor on paper.
"Tnu Shira" leaves, opening with the piyut "Tnu Shira" and referred to by this name, include a LaMenatzeach menorah and blessings for the reading of the Scroll of Esther, constitute a unique custom of Persian Jews.
On both sides of the Menorah, a Persian dedication in Hebrew letters: "ג'הת נור ג'שמי, התלמיד עבדאלאה בן מי' סורה הי"ו". Dated under the menorah [dating is erased].
45x35 cm. Stains and wear. Fold marks, with slight tears on the fold marks and light damage to the text. Pasted to a card board. Moderate-fine condition.
