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Lot 576

Small "Shiviti" - Afghanistan - Mashiach Ashgari

"Shiviti" with Kabbalistic motifs and letter combinations for protection and safeguard. Herat, West Afghanistan / Jerusalem, [early 20th century]. Writer: Mashiach Ashgari.
Ink on paper.
Three Psalms liturgies written in the form of Menorahs. In the right and left margins appear eight arches consisting of Psalms verses. On the lower part, signature of the writer "…Mashiach Ashgari…".
Approx. 35X25 cm. Fair condition. Tears and dark stains. Framed. Unexamined out of frame.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.