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Two Silvered Metal and Fabric Atarot, [late 19th-early 20th centuries]
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- silver, cloth
- length of first 39 1/2 in.
- 96 cm
Minor losses and discoloring but in overall good condition.
Catalogue Note
Both stitched in formal floral and foliage designs (39 3/4 in.; 10100 mm and 32 1/2 in.; 825 mm, respectively). Together with:
Two others sewn with rows of silvered metal shells (34 1/4 in.; 870 mm and 31 1/4 in.; 794 mm, respectively); as well as an embroidered panel depicting a vase and branches in gilt and silvered thread, the latter mid-nineteenth century (15 in.; 380 mm). Five pieces in total.
Atarot are decorative panels used to embellish the neckpieces of tallitot (prayer shawls).