Auction 49b
Part II - Bibles and Prayer Books, Manuscripts, Graphics and Ceremonial Art
By Kedem
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Jan 20, 2016
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem., Israel
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LOT 582:
Torah Scroll Case – Iraq
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Sold for: $3,800
Start price:
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1,500
Buyer's Premium: 23%
VAT: 17%
On commission only
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Torah Scroll Case – Iraq
Torah scroll case (Sephardi). Iraq, [turn of the 19th/20th century]. Wood covered with sheet silver plaques, embossed and repouseé; ink on paper. No parchment (Torah scroll). Covered on the outside with sheet silver, decorated with repeated vegetal and floral patterns. Two bands with a repouseé dedication: “this case and Torah made by Meir and his brothers in memory of their father Michael Nathan and in honor of their mother Sarah…” (Hebrew). Hooks with bells, and steel-nails for bells on the upper part. On the inside are two pieces of paper (or parchment) with floral decorations and an inscription: “this Torah…and this case…in memory of their father Michael Nathan and his wife Sarah”. Some decorations on the upper part are made of copper-sheet. Height: 87 cm. Diameter: 27 cm. Good condition. Some wear and damages.
