Kabbalistic Shiviti plaque, with a LaMenatze'ach Menorah. [Produced by Moshe Aryeh of Yarmit (Balassagyarmat) Hungary, presumably Budapest, late 18th century / ca. 1800].
Ink and paint on parchment.
Uniquely shaped parchment cutout with a LaMenatze'ach Menorah, verses and kabbalistic combinations of Holy Names for protection. The upper part of the plaque contains the inscription: "Known before Whom you stand", with its initials in large, hollow characters, colored in pink with gilt leaves and flowers; gilt flowers and crowns top the letters. A large LaMenatze'ach Menorah occupies the lower part of the plaque, also colored in pink and gold, with the inscription "Shiviti Hashem LeNegdi Tamid" above it.
The entire surface of the plaque is covered in protective verses, kabbalistic letter combinations, Holy Names, various initials; as well as kabbalistic kavanot.
The scribe who produced this plaque was identified by comparison with another plaque in the Gross Family Collection – a decorated prayer on parchment (item no. 090.012.012), bearing the artist's signature, as well as the place and year (see: Center for Jewish Art, item no. 49811; Kedem Auction 92, item no. 125).

49.5X42 cm. Overall good condition. Some creases and stains, minor marginal tears and holes.

Provenance: The Gross Family Collection, Tel Aviv, 058.012.175.
The plaque is documented on the Center for Jewish Art (CJA) website, item no. 49579.