Challah Cover – Germany

Fabric Challah cover. Germany, [late 19th cent]. Fabric; embroidery. On the right and left columns appears an embroidered Shabbat Kiddush text. An embroidered inscription appears above the right and left columns. An embroidered eagle appears above the central column, and below are more embroidered inscriptions framed by fabric-like ribbon frames. On the lower part: lions holding the Tablets of the Law with the writing "Shabbat Koddesh". The lions are standing on a structure representing the golden dome in Jerusalem. Other structures are embroidered, as well as additional inscriptions. The cover is bordered by a frame and golden threads. Length: 56 cm, width: 55 cm. Good condition.