Auction 20 Books, Kodesh books, Hassidic books, Rabbinical letters, Manuscripts, Judaika objects and more
By Moreshet
Sep 5, 2018
King George 43, Jerusalem, Israel
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LOT 147:

Sefer Torah on klaf parchment given inside a pretty case – Israel, 20th century.

Sold for: $650
Start price:
$ 600
Buyer's Premium: 20%
VAT: 17% On commission only
Auction took place on Sep 5, 2018 at Moreshet

Sefer Torah on klaf parchment given inside a pretty case – Israel, 20th century.
Written by hand on parchment according to the Yerushalmi Sfardi nusach, pretty handwriting, uniform writing throughout. Not sold as kosher. Given inside a pretty case, made of colored wood done with micrography work of the Mikdash, with texts from Neviim and the Megillot. In the upper portion are verses relating to Jerusalem, plus Ten Commandments and Stars of David. At the top of the housing is a crown of carved wood, gilded finials with crowns and bells. The interior is covered in red velvet, and in the upper portion is a dedication. Two clasps for closing, plus a yad and a chain for hanging. Size of the parchment: 44cm. Text: 42 lines, 32cm. Height of the housing: 53cm. Including the crown: 75cm. Diameter of the housing: 29cm. Height of the finials: 26cm. Generally very good condition.