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Lot 17

Shiviti – Printed Micrography – Pápa Community – Hungary

Shiviti for hanging in the synagogue. Printed micrography made by Nechemia Meisner of Pápa, Hungary. Eretz Israel or Hungary, [30/40s].
Facsimile of the micrography made in Hungary in October 1936. Geometric decorations, Stars of David, Menorah and lions. The text is composed of verses, prayer sections, Kabalistic letter combinations and Holy Names. On the bottom: "I have written this in memory of my uncle who pursued charity and chesed, Ya'akov Eisen, Nechamia Meisner of Pápa, 28th of Tishrei 1936". Some of the decorations are hand-painted.
49X63.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Tear to top of leaf. Few stains. Slight wear.