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Oct 30, 2017
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LOT 142:
Parts of Atzei Chaim for a Torah Scroll, Made of Ivory – [Turkey] 1636 – Extremely Rare
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Sold for: $2,200
Start price:
$
500
Estimated price:
$3,000 - $5,000
Auction house commission:
20%
VAT: On commission only
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Two handles of Atzei Chaim (their lower part) and an upper part of an Etz Chaim (decorated), all made of ivory. Usually, ivory was used to decorate the Atzei Chaim; whereas, here is a unique case of the Atzei Chaim themselves made of this lovely material.
The Atzei Chaim were of a Torah Scroll that was written by Karaite Jews. On one of the handles there is a Hebrew inscription: "for the community Bnei Mikrah … today Thursday the 13th of Menachem Av 1636". The Karaite Jews were also known as "Bnei Mikrah" and the Atzei Chaim before us were of a Torah Scroll that used to be read by them approximately 400 years ago.
A unique, ancient item!
Length of the handles: 14.5 cm.
Condition: Good. One handle is slightly damaged in its lower part. The upper part is also damaged and has a few cracks that match the age of the item.
