The Halpern Judaica Collection: Tradition and Treasure | Part I

An Ottoman Silver Writing Set with Hebrew Inscription, 18th to early 19th century

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December 15, 09:26 PM GMT

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An Ottoman Silver Writing Set with Hebrew Inscription, 18th to early 19th century

of typical form, engraved in Hebrew on both sides

Length 10 in. (25.4 cm)

New York, 1990: The Sephardic Journey, 1492-1992, Yeshiva University Museum, November 13, 1990 – December 31, 1992, p. 231, no. 169.

Engraved on the front in Hebrew, “David, son of the honorable Abraham, may he abide in Eden;” on the back, “My tongue is the pen of an expert scribe” (Ps. 45:2).