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Lot 572

"Shiviti" - Written and Decorated by Hand - Near East

"Shiviti" - written and decorated by hand. Near East (Persia? Kurdistan?), [first decades of 20th century].
Ink and paint on paper.
"LaMenatze'ach" Menorah in the center. On the right - "Ana BeKo'ach" and on the left - "Shir LaMa'alot" and the Ten Commandments. Decorated circles in the upper corners with verses for protection and blessing.
Frame consisting of text with the verse "Ze Ma'ase HaMenorah…" and at the end a dedication: "Katavti al Nishmat Katun Bat Malki…"
31X23.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, with some ink smears. Wear and tears with damages to text.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.