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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
Five printed fabrics, with illustrations and prayers for the Sabbath, holidays and festivals. Jerusalem [early to mid-20th century]. Some of the prayers are printed in Yiddish-Teitsch.
1. For Sabbath and festivals. Printed in the printing press of Abraham Moses Luncz, Jerusalem. With illustrations of the Holy Sites and of a leopard, eagle, deer and lion (cf. the saying in Pirkei Avot).
2. For Passover. Solomon Press, Jerusalem. Printed on behalf of Kollel Shomrei HaChomot, on bright pink fabric.
3. For Sabbath and festivals. Goldberg Press, Jerusalem. Printed on behalf of Kollel Chibat Yerushalayim of the Galician Community.
4. For Sabbath and festivals. Printed on behalf of the General Orphans Home in Jerusalem.
5. Printed fabric, with blessings for Sabbath and festivals. Printed on behalf of Yeshivat Ohel Moshe, Jerusalem, in gold-colored fabric.
Size and condition vary. Some are in fair condition, with stains, unraveling and slight tears.
1. For Sabbath and festivals. Printed in the printing press of Abraham Moses Luncz, Jerusalem. With illustrations of the Holy Sites and of a leopard, eagle, deer and lion (cf. the saying in Pirkei Avot).
2. For Passover. Solomon Press, Jerusalem. Printed on behalf of Kollel Shomrei HaChomot, on bright pink fabric.
3. For Sabbath and festivals. Goldberg Press, Jerusalem. Printed on behalf of Kollel Chibat Yerushalayim of the Galician Community.
4. For Sabbath and festivals. Printed on behalf of the General Orphans Home in Jerusalem.
5. Printed fabric, with blessings for Sabbath and festivals. Printed on behalf of Yeshivat Ohel Moshe, Jerusalem, in gold-colored fabric.
Size and condition vary. Some are in fair condition, with stains, unraveling and slight tears.
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![Embroidered tablecloth. [Iraq, first decades of the 20th century].
Gilt silk thread embroidery on cotton.
Round tablecloth.](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale54-public/410.jpg "Embroidered Tablecloth with Blessings and Protective Verses - Hamsas -")
Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,250
Including buyer's premium
Embroidered tablecloth. [Iraq, first decades of the 20th century].
Gilt silk thread embroidery on cotton.
Round tablecloth. In the middle is a symmetrical embroidered decoration in vegetal motifs, surrounded by a bouquet of leaves and flowers. Four hands (hamsas) separate the central decoration from the line of text, also embroidered in a round form: "The angel who has redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and in them let my name be perpetuated, Ben Porat Yosef Ben Porat Alei Ayin…" [Hebrew]. The external framework also features a vegetal motif.
Approx. 78X75 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Traces of red threads on margins and in the center (perhaps from beads or other ornaments that were sewn onto the margins or the center).
Compare Iraqi Sabbath tablecloth in the Israel Museum collection, no. B94. 0522.
Gilt silk thread embroidery on cotton.
Round tablecloth. In the middle is a symmetrical embroidered decoration in vegetal motifs, surrounded by a bouquet of leaves and flowers. Four hands (hamsas) separate the central decoration from the line of text, also embroidered in a round form: "The angel who has redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and in them let my name be perpetuated, Ben Porat Yosef Ben Porat Alei Ayin…" [Hebrew]. The external framework also features a vegetal motif.
Approx. 78X75 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Traces of red threads on margins and in the center (perhaps from beads or other ornaments that were sewn onto the margins or the center).
Compare Iraqi Sabbath tablecloth in the Israel Museum collection, no. B94. 0522.
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Textiles
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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $1,200
Sold for: $2,375
Including buyer's premium
Embroidered tablecloth for Passover. Persia, early 20th century.
Cotton and colorful embroidery threads.
This ornament, prepared especially for Passover, was embroidered by hand in a dense vegetal and geometric pattern, with embroidered birds. In the center, within a rhombus, appears a floral embroidery, surrounding the verses: "Savari Maranan…". Pairs of flowers and birds are embroidered all around, as well as the inscription "Raban Gamliel Haya Omer…".
Length: 67 cm, width: 96 cm. Good condition.
Cotton and colorful embroidery threads.
This ornament, prepared especially for Passover, was embroidered by hand in a dense vegetal and geometric pattern, with embroidered birds. In the center, within a rhombus, appears a floral embroidery, surrounding the verses: "Savari Maranan…". Pairs of flowers and birds are embroidered all around, as well as the inscription "Raban Gamliel Haya Omer…".
Length: 67 cm, width: 96 cm. Good condition.
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Textiles
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![Three women's caps. Europe [Germany or Poland, 19th century].
Silk brocade and cotton fabrics; gold and silver metal thread](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale54-public/412_1.jpg "Three Women's Caps - Europe")
![Three women's caps. Europe [Germany or Poland, 19th century].
Silk brocade and cotton fabrics; gold and silver metal thread](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale54-public/412_2.jpg "Three Women's Caps - Europe")
![Three women's caps. Europe [Germany or Poland, 19th century].
Silk brocade and cotton fabrics; gold and silver metal thread](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale54-public/412_3.jpg "Three Women's Caps - Europe")
Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $2,500
Unsold
Three women's caps. Europe [Germany or Poland, 19th century].
Silk brocade and cotton fabrics; gold and silver metal thread embroidery; metal discs and beads.
Three women's caps of identical cut decorated with vegetal patterns and a strip of fan-like decorations near the forehead. On the back of the cap, made of blue silk brocade with an embroidered floral pattern, is a decorative ribbon made of fabric.
Average size 18X25 cm. Size varies, fair to good. Wear, tears and unraveling.
Literature: "The Jewish Wardrobe" (ed.: Esther Juhasz), The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 2014, p. 91.
Silk brocade and cotton fabrics; gold and silver metal thread embroidery; metal discs and beads.
Three women's caps of identical cut decorated with vegetal patterns and a strip of fan-like decorations near the forehead. On the back of the cap, made of blue silk brocade with an embroidered floral pattern, is a decorative ribbon made of fabric.
Average size 18X25 cm. Size varies, fair to good. Wear, tears and unraveling.
Literature: "The Jewish Wardrobe" (ed.: Esther Juhasz), The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 2014, p. 91.
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![Woman's cap. [Germany, 19th century].
Silk and metal threads, cotton, silk, metal discs and silk ribbons.
The back part of](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale54-public/413.jpg "Exquisite Woman's Cap - Germany")
Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $4,000
Unsold
Woman's cap. [Germany, 19th century].
Silk and metal threads, cotton, silk, metal discs and silk ribbons.
The back part of the cap is decorated in floral patterns embroidered with silvered metal threads of different kinds, combined with minute metal discs (sequins) and small metal beads. A long decorative silk ribbon tied in a "butterfly bow" and two cotton ribbons for fastening the cap are sewn onto the bottom of the back side.
Approx. 15X15 cm. Good condition. Some stains and wear.
Literature: "The Jewish Wardrobe" (ed.: Esther Juhasz), The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 2014, p. 91.
Silk and metal threads, cotton, silk, metal discs and silk ribbons.
The back part of the cap is decorated in floral patterns embroidered with silvered metal threads of different kinds, combined with minute metal discs (sequins) and small metal beads. A long decorative silk ribbon tied in a "butterfly bow" and two cotton ribbons for fastening the cap are sewn onto the bottom of the back side.
Approx. 15X15 cm. Good condition. Some stains and wear.
Literature: "The Jewish Wardrobe" (ed.: Esther Juhasz), The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 2014, p. 91.
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![Boy's vest. [Amadiya, Iraqi Kurdistan, early 20th century].
Colorful thread embroidery on cotton; beads and a conch.
Boy's](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale54-public/414.jpg "Embroidered Boy's Vest - Iraqi Kurdistan")
Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $400
Unsold
Boy's vest. [Amadiya, Iraqi Kurdistan, early 20th century].
Colorful thread embroidery on cotton; beads and a conch.
Boy's vest, made of green fabric decorated with colorful embroidery in vegetal and geometric motifs. Sewed to the vest above the left pocket are red beads, a blue ceramic bead ("Kalana") and a conch, used as amulets.
Approx. 40X40 cm. Good overall condition. Some unraveling and wear.
See: "The Jews of Kurdistan - Daily Life, Customs, Arts and Crafts" (The Israel Museum, 1981), p. 171.
Colorful thread embroidery on cotton; beads and a conch.
Boy's vest, made of green fabric decorated with colorful embroidery in vegetal and geometric motifs. Sewed to the vest above the left pocket are red beads, a blue ceramic bead ("Kalana") and a conch, used as amulets.
Approx. 40X40 cm. Good overall condition. Some unraveling and wear.
See: "The Jews of Kurdistan - Daily Life, Customs, Arts and Crafts" (The Israel Museum, 1981), p. 171.
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![Seder plate (Siniyya di Pisah - "The Passover Tray"). Morocco, [early 20th century].
Repoussé, engraved and](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale54-public/415_1.jpg "Seder Plate - Morocco")
![Seder plate (Siniyya di Pisah - "The Passover Tray"). Morocco, [early 20th century].
Repoussé, engraved and](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale54-public/415_2.jpg "Seder Plate - Morocco")
Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $500
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
Seder plate (Siniyya di Pisah - "The Passover Tray"). Morocco, [early 20th century].
Repoussé, engraved and embossed brass.
Three rings of decorations and text: in the center is a wine bottle with the inscription "Old Wine" and two wine glasses with the inscription "glass"; surrounding them are the Seder simanim; on the rim of the plate and near the margin is the blessing of the Three Festivals, in three circular lines, followed by the simanim "Kadesh URechatz" (the last simanim are inscribed in initials only). Suspension loop.
Diameter: 48.5 cm. Good condition. Some bends to margins. Some corrosion.
Literature: Jewish Life in Morocco, Aviva Müller-Lancet (editor). The Israel Museum, 1983 (2nd edition), pp. 84-85 (photograph of the plate).
Repoussé, engraved and embossed brass.
Three rings of decorations and text: in the center is a wine bottle with the inscription "Old Wine" and two wine glasses with the inscription "glass"; surrounding them are the Seder simanim; on the rim of the plate and near the margin is the blessing of the Three Festivals, in three circular lines, followed by the simanim "Kadesh URechatz" (the last simanim are inscribed in initials only). Suspension loop.
Diameter: 48.5 cm. Good condition. Some bends to margins. Some corrosion.
Literature: Jewish Life in Morocco, Aviva Müller-Lancet (editor). The Israel Museum, 1983 (2nd edition), pp. 84-85 (photograph of the plate).
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Various Objects
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![Seder plate (Siniyya di Pisah - "The Passover Tray"). Morocco, [ca. 1930s].
Repoussé, engraved and embossed](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale54-public/416.jpg "Seder Plate - Morocco")
Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
Including buyer's premium
Seder plate (Siniyya di Pisah - "The Passover Tray"). Morocco, [ca. 1930s].
Repoussé, engraved and embossed brass.
Four rings of decorations and text: in the central ring is the inscription "Maror" inside decorations in vegetal motifs; surrounding it are the other simanim; a ring decorated with tendrils and flowers; external ring with the inscription "Mo'adim LeSimcha, Chagim U'Zmanim Le'Sasson, Next Year in Jerusalem, Bnei Chorin". Suspension loop.
Diameter: 58.5 cm. Good condition. Slight corrosion. Some bends.
Repoussé, engraved and embossed brass.
Four rings of decorations and text: in the central ring is the inscription "Maror" inside decorations in vegetal motifs; surrounding it are the other simanim; a ring decorated with tendrils and flowers; external ring with the inscription "Mo'adim LeSimcha, Chagim U'Zmanim Le'Sasson, Next Year in Jerusalem, Bnei Chorin". Suspension loop.
Diameter: 58.5 cm. Good condition. Slight corrosion. Some bends.
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Various Objects
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![Decorative plate for hanging on a wall. Syria, [early decades of the 20th century].
Engraved and embossed brass sheet. Signe](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale54-public/417_1.jpg "Large Wall Plate - Joseph and Pharaoh - Syria")
![Decorative plate for hanging on a wall. Syria, [early decades of the 20th century].
Engraved and embossed brass sheet. Signe](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale54-public/417_2.jpg "Large Wall Plate - Joseph and Pharaoh - Syria")
![Decorative plate for hanging on a wall. Syria, [early decades of the 20th century].
Engraved and embossed brass sheet. Signe](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale54-public/417_3.jpg "Large Wall Plate - Joseph and Pharaoh - Syria")
Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
Including buyer's premium
Decorative plate for hanging on a wall. Syria, [early decades of the 20th century].
Engraved and embossed brass sheet. Signed: Made in Syria.
Large plate depicting Joseph facing Pharaoh and his entourage and interpreting Pharaoh's dream. Decorations in vegetal and geometric motifs, a snake, tress with flowers and a detailed depiction of Pharaoh seated on his throne. At the bottom is an engraved Hebrew inscription reading: "Joseph Pharaoh Dream". Suspension loop.
Diameter: 60 cm. Good condition. Some bends and defects. Some corrosion and stains.
Engraved and embossed brass sheet. Signed: Made in Syria.
Large plate depicting Joseph facing Pharaoh and his entourage and interpreting Pharaoh's dream. Decorations in vegetal and geometric motifs, a snake, tress with flowers and a detailed depiction of Pharaoh seated on his throne. At the bottom is an engraved Hebrew inscription reading: "Joseph Pharaoh Dream". Suspension loop.
Diameter: 60 cm. Good condition. Some bends and defects. Some corrosion and stains.
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Various Objects
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![Tray decorated with Damascene work. [Eretz Israel, first half of the 20th century].
Cast brass, inlaid with silver and copp](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale54-public/418_1.jpg "Tray Decorated with Damascene Work - The Zodiac")
![Tray decorated with Damascene work. [Eretz Israel, first half of the 20th century].
Cast brass, inlaid with silver and copp](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale54-public/418_2.jpg "Tray Decorated with Damascene Work - The Zodiac")
Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $1,875
Including buyer's premium
Tray decorated with Damascene work. [Eretz Israel, first half of the 20th century].
Cast brass, inlaid with silver and copper (damascene work).
Oval tray. In the center are decorations in vegetal and geometric motifs, surrounded by circles of different decorations: a circle with the names of the months (according to the Gregorian calendar); a circle with bird and Star-of-David decorations; and a circle with illustrations of the twelve signs of the zodiac, the names of the Hebrew months and the names of the signs. On the margins are tendril and pomegranate decorations.
Length: 49 cm, width: 70 cm. Good condition. Slight defects. Remains of suspension loop on the back of the tray.
Cast brass, inlaid with silver and copper (damascene work).
Oval tray. In the center are decorations in vegetal and geometric motifs, surrounded by circles of different decorations: a circle with the names of the months (according to the Gregorian calendar); a circle with bird and Star-of-David decorations; and a circle with illustrations of the twelve signs of the zodiac, the names of the Hebrew months and the names of the signs. On the margins are tendril and pomegranate decorations.
Length: 49 cm, width: 70 cm. Good condition. Slight defects. Remains of suspension loop on the back of the tray.
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Various Objects
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![Decorative plate with the Ten Commandments. Persia, [first half of the 20th century].
Tin-plated copper, repoussé, en](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale54-public/419.jpg "Plate with the Ten Commandments - Persia")
Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $500
Unsold
Decorative plate with the Ten Commandments. Persia, [first half of the 20th century].
Tin-plated copper, repoussé, engraved and embossed.
In the center is a decoration in the shape of an open book with the Hebrew inscription "Keter Torah". Engraved beneath it are the Ten Commandments. Beneath the book is a large fish-shaped decoration surmounted by a Star of David. The surface and margins are decorated with vegetal motifs. Suspension loop.
Diameter: 44 cm. Good condition.
Tin-plated copper, repoussé, engraved and embossed.
In the center is a decoration in the shape of an open book with the Hebrew inscription "Keter Torah". Engraved beneath it are the Ten Commandments. Beneath the book is a large fish-shaped decoration surmounted by a Star of David. The surface and margins are decorated with vegetal motifs. Suspension loop.
Diameter: 44 cm. Good condition.
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Various Objects
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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,875
Including buyer's premium
Three Maiolica plates with illustrations of Biblical scenes, made by Gaetano Battaglia. [Italy, second half of the 19th century].
Painted and glazed clay. All three are signed.
1. Plate with an illustration showing Lot's wife looking back at Sodom burning. Signed: G.B..
2. Plate with an illustration showing the Judgment of Solomon. Signed: G. Battaglia.
3. Plate with an illustration depicting the three angels at the entrance to Abraham's tent. Signed: G. Battaglia.
Diameter: 41 cm. Good condition. Slight defects, mostly to margins. Glue remains.
Painted and glazed clay. All three are signed.
1. Plate with an illustration showing Lot's wife looking back at Sodom burning. Signed: G.B..
2. Plate with an illustration showing the Judgment of Solomon. Signed: G. Battaglia.
3. Plate with an illustration depicting the three angels at the entrance to Abraham's tent. Signed: G. Battaglia.
Diameter: 41 cm. Good condition. Slight defects, mostly to margins. Glue remains.
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Various Objects
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