The Halpern Judaica Collection: Tradition and Treasure | Part III
The Halpern Judaica Collection: Tradition and Treasure | Part III
A Damascened Brass Torah Ark, Probably Syrian, Early 20th Century
Auction Closed
December 14, 05:23 PM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
deeply embossed with foliage, crowns, birds, and horses, the double doors each embossed with a menorah and a Star of David between freestanding columns above stepped base; shaped cresting of the Tablets of the Law below a crown and between two lions, Hebrew inscription above doors
Height: 29 ½ in., 75 cm
In the center, below the tablets: “Know before Whom you stand.”