Auction 36
Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
By Kedem
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Feb 26, 2014
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem., Israel
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LOT 115:
Elaborate Charity Box – Contemporary Judaica
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Sold for: $1,500
Start price:
$
500
Buyer's Premium: 23%
VAT: 17%
On commission only
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Elaborate Charity Box – Contemporary Judaica
Charity [Zedaka] box, created by the artist Shuki Freiman. Jerusalem, [2nd half of 20th cent.].
Sawn and engraved silver. Marked: SF, Jerusalem, Alt-Neu, 925.
Fine box, with a handle on its back. Adorned with flowers and with floral and geometric designs. In front there is a door which can be opened, with a bird. The inscription "Zedaka" is engraved on the upper side as well as Rachel's Tomb, Absalom's Tomb, Tower of David and a general view of the Old City of Jerusalem. Four legs turned outwards, shaped as lions.
Height: 18.5 cm, width: 9 cm, depth: 7.5 cm.
