Auction 49b Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
By Kedem
Jan 20, 2016
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem., Israel
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LOT 568:

Five Torah Pointers – Morocco

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Sold for: $1,500
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$ 600
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Auction took place on Jan 20, 2016 at Kedem
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Five Torah Pointers – Morocco
Five Torah pointers. Morocco, 19/20th century. Silver; brass; casting and engraving. The Moroccan Torah pointer (“Yad”) was, in general, flat, with a hamsa-shaped hand and a long pointing finger, and was named “Qlam des-sifer”. The Torah pointers offered here feature a stylized hoop or circle on top and are decorated with vegetal and geometric patterns. An inscription on one pointer: “In honor of… Miriam wife of David Zafrani…”. An ornamentation of a Star of David with the letter ‘ש appears on another pointer. Average length 15-22 cm. Overall good condition.

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