Auction 36 Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Numismatics and Medals
Feb 26, 2014 (Your local time)
Israel
 8 Ramban St, Jerusalem.
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LOT 15:

Holy Ark Decoration Shaped as the Tablets of Law

Sold for: $460
Start price:
$ 300
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A decoration for the upper part of a holy ark, shaped as the Tablets of Law. [Eretz Israel, c. mid 20th century].
Bent tin, with cutouts, painted and decorated.
This decoration was finely painted and written by an artist. It was intended to decorate the upper part of a holy ark. On the top it bears the symbol of the priestly blessing and a small Torah Crown; a main decoration shaped as the Tablets of the Law with the Ten Commandments. The lower part bears an inscription in Hebrew, with stylized branches on the sides.
Height: 45 cm, width: 46.5 cm. fair condition, Some damages and peeling of the paint. Rust and corrosion. The decoration has some bends and a missing part on the right side.