Lot 81
A Brush with a Silver Relief and Filigree Ornamentations – "Bezalel"
A brush decorated with a silver relief and filigree ornamentations, created at "Bezalel". Jerusalem, [ca.1910s].
The back of the brush, made of wood, is covered with fine filigree work in symmetrical round patterns, with a round silver relief in its center, depicting Jacob and Rachel. Titled and marked: "Bezalel".
Length: 13.5 cm, width: 10 cm, height: 5 cm. Good condition.
For similar items see:
1. Early Israeli Arts and Crafts Bezalel Treasures from the Alan B. Slifka Collection in the Israel Museum, Chaya Benjamin, 2008. P. 28 (photographed).
2. Israel Museum collection, item no. B74.0913.
