Auction 36 Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
By Kedem
Feb 26, 2014
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem., Israel
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LOT 16:

“When Adar Begins” – a Sheet Designed for the Month of “Adar”– Mukačevo

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“When Adar Begins” – a Sheet Designed for the Month of “Adar”– Mukačevo
"When Adar begins we increase our joy". Published by Kahn & Fried, book merchants in Mukačevo, c. 1910-1920.
It was customary in Hungary, Slovakia and other countries to hang similar decorations on the synagogue wall at the opening of the month of "Adar".
On the margins and center verses and a liturgical poem for Purim are inscribed in Hebrew. Illustrations of storks, fish and lions.
34x41.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Glued on a paper for preservation. Folding marks. Some tears at the borders. The left bottom corner is missing.