Lot 140
Carpet Made by Marvadiah – Rachel’s Tomb – Jerusalem, 1920s
A carpet made by Marvadiah. Jerusalem, [1920s].
Wool on cotton.
Rachel's Tomb appears in the center of the carpet, with an olive tree beside it. Two seven-branched Menorahs are woven on both sides, on a background showing the skyline of Jerusalem. Above these appear the Hebrew inscriptions "Marvadiah Palestine", "Rachel's Tomb" and "Jerusalem" and below, the Hebrew inscription, "A voice was heard in Rama, Rachel weeping for her sons". The wide frame at the margins of the carpet consists of a repetitive pattern of the Hebrew word "Zion".
Approx. 122X52 cm. Good condition. Several blemishes. Unraveling and small missing pieces in the four corners of the carpet. The fringes are partially torn and missing. Minor stains. Suspension straps sewn along the verso upper edge of the carpet.
Literature: Jewish Carpets, by Anton Felton. London: Antique Collectors' Club, 1997. p.111.
Provenance: The Anton Felton Collection.
