Auction 28 - Objects - Judaica, Ceremonial Art and Israeliana

"Chatzot" – Bronze Plate – Boris Schatz

Opening: $250
Sold for: $450
Including buyer's premium
"Chatzot" (midnight), bronze plate. Boris Schatz, Jerusalem.
Engraved on the top of the plate is the word "Chatzot" (midnight). In the center is the form of a man praying with a book and candle. Engraved on the bottom is the verse "Zion spread its arms, no one comforts it" (Eichah, 1, 17).
Placed in its original matching box, velvet lining. Impressed on the lid is the emblem of "Prof. Boris Schatz". A "Bezalel" paper lable is attached to the bottom of the box.
7X7 cm. In a box approximately 8X9 cm. damages to box.
Bezalel
Bezalel