Auction 48 - Rare and Important Items
Copper Plate – "Mizrah" / "Yevarechecha VeYishmerecha"
Opening: $1,500
Unsold
Repousséd copper plate [created by the artist Mogens Ballin? Denmark? Early 20th century?]. Not signed.
In the center of the plate appear two hands with spread fingers - the priestly benediction gesture - on a Star of David. The inscription "Yevarechecha VeYishmerecha" (Hebrew, Priestly Benediction) is hammered above the Star of David. Five hammered buttons and four branches with leaves appear on the wide margins; on the lower part - the Hebrew inscription "Mizrah".
Diameter: 32 cm. Good condition. Corrosion and stains. Upper button is pierced, with a chain for hanging. Remnants of a hook on the reverse.
In the center of the plate appear two hands with spread fingers - the priestly benediction gesture - on a Star of David. The inscription "Yevarechecha VeYishmerecha" (Hebrew, Priestly Benediction) is hammered above the Star of David. Five hammered buttons and four branches with leaves appear on the wide margins; on the lower part - the Hebrew inscription "Mizrah".
Diameter: 32 cm. Good condition. Corrosion and stains. Upper button is pierced, with a chain for hanging. Remnants of a hook on the reverse.
Rare and Important Items
Rare and Important Items