Auction 48 Rare and Important Items
Dec 2, 2015 (Your local time)
Israel
 8 Ramban St, Jerusalem.
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LOT 83:

Copper Plate – "Mizrah" / "Yevarechecha VeYishmerecha"

Sold for: $2,800
Start price:
$ 1,500
Auction house commission: 23%
VAT: On commission only
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Repousséd copper plate [created by the artist Mogens Ballin? Denmark? Early 20th century?]. Not signed.
In the center of the plate appear two hands with spread fingers - the priestly benediction gesture - on a Star of David. The inscription "Yevarechecha VeYishmerecha" (Hebrew, Priestly Benediction) is hammered above the Star of David. Five hammered buttons and four branches with leaves appear on the wide margins; on the lower part - the Hebrew inscription "Mizrah".
Diameter: 32 cm. Good condition. Corrosion and stains. Upper button is pierced, with a chain for hanging. Remnants of a hook on the reverse.