Auction 016 Online Auction – Jewish and Israeli History, Art and Culture
By Kedem
Aug 14, 2018
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem., Israel
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LOT 491:

Large Decorated Shell Case – Six Day War

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$ 300
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VAT: 17% On commission only
Auction took place on Aug 14, 2018 at Kedem
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Large Decorated Shell Case – Six Day War
A large shell case, decorated with Six-Day War scenes. [1967].
Engraved brass.
An Isaeliana folk work by a soldier, depicting various scenes from the Six Day War. Seen on the case are Prime Minister Levi Eshkol, Defense Minister Moshe Dayan and Chief of Staff Yitzchak Rabin, alongside aircraft. Seen below are parachutes carrying supplies and many tanks, and on the bottom a map of Sinai with arrows showing the movement of IDF forces in the direction of the Suez Canal.
Height: 61.5 cm, diameter: 14.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Corrosion.

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