Auction 28 Objects - Judaica, Ceremonial Art and Israeliana
Jan 23, 2013 (Your local time)
Israel
 8 Ramban St, Jerusalem.
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LOT 47:

Embroidered Matzah Cover for Passover Seder – England

Sold for: $900
Start price:
$ 400
Auction house commission: 23%
VAT: 17% On commission only
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Matzah cover for the Passover Seder night. [England, beginning of 20th century].
Embroidered fabric, quality colored embroidery work, fringes.
Fan-like folding, between the folds the three Seder matzos were placed. Embroidered illustrations: Star of David with inscription "Shel Pesach", Seder table inscribed with the blessing made before eating a matzah and framed with leaves and flowers, and illustrations of the four sons: the wise, the wicked, the simple and he who does not know how to ask. The design of the sons was inspired by the Amsterdam Haggada.
Height: 150 cm. Width: 37 cm. Stains.