Auction 51b
Part II - Ceremonial Art Manuscripts Graphics Objects
Jul 12, 2016
(your local time)
Israel
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem.
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LOT 421:
Two Amulets / Lady Rachel Ezra (Sassoon)
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Sold for: $4,200
Start price:
$
500
Auction house commission:
23%
VAT: 17% On commission only
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Two Amulets / Lady Rachel Ezra (Sassoon)
1. Rectangular Amulet. [Iraq or Eretz Israel, late 19th or early 20th century].
Handwriting on carnelian gemstone; 21k gold, turquoise gems. On the reddish carnelian appears the inscription "BeEl Shadai". A dozen turquoise gems are set in the frame. 2X2 cm. Good condition.
2. Amulet shaped as a stylized leaf. [Iraq-India or Eretz Israel, late 19th century].
Decorated handwriting on parchment, in a gilt-filigree frame. Inscribed in the center: "Shadai Tzeva'ot Hashem", surrounded by initials of "Ana BeKo'ach" and "אמדקדשנ".. A dedication i on the lower part: "HaBetu'…Rachel Bat…Solomon..". Red floral ornamentations. Rachel Ezra (Sassoon), wife of Rabbi David Ezra from India, daughter of Solomon David Sassoon, sister of collector David Solomon Sassoon. Born in 1877 and passed away in 1952. Length: 4 cm, width: 2 cm. Good condition.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
