Lot 121
Holy Ark, Torah Scroll and "Hand" For Miniature Torah Scroll
Holy Ark with a Torah scroll inside and a "hand" [pointer] for a Torah scroll, miniature. Made by Libreria Kaplansky, Buenos Aires, 1920s-1930s.
Wood; fabric; paper; silver.
Holy Ark mounted on rectangular base standing on four round wooden legs. Shaped like the Tablets of Law and on its front are colorful illustrations of a menorah, Stars of David and the Ten Commandments - illustrated and hand-painted (some of the ornamentation is etched into the wood). When open, decorations of lions and plants can be seen on the inner part of the doors and Stars of David and a pair of hands during the Priests' Blessing, as well. The inner side is cushioned with red fabric and inside the Ark is a printed Torah scroll rolled on two "atzei chaim" (made of wood) and placed inside a Torah cover made of pink fabric, with ornamentation. The Torah scroll is tied with a golden string. Attached to the Torah scroll and the ark is a miniature "hand" [pointer] (possibly made of silver, unstamped).
The Holy Ark: height: 28 cm, width including base: 18 cm, depth of base: 10 cm; the Torah scroll: 16 cm (including atzei chaim); the "hand": 5 cm. Overall good condition. Minor damage and stains.
