"Shiviti" with prayer passages. [Morocco or Eretz Israel, early 20th century]. Writer: Haim Swisa.
Ink, paint and collage on paper.
"Lamenatze'ach" Menorah in the center. Four colorful circles in the four corners - two blue and two red. Two branches with flowers on upper part of leaf. Two arms stretch out of the Menorah's base with outstretched fingers for the "Priestly Benediction" and some vessels of the Temple made out of colorful pieces of paper pasted as a collage. Blessings are written on the right column and on the left column are some additional prayers, names of angels and signature of the writer.
46.5X42.5 cm. Fair condition. Dark stains, mainly to lower part. Rough tears and creases. Open tear to left margins (approx 6X6 cm). Framed. Unexamined out of frame.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.