The Halpern Judaica Collection: Tradition and Treasure | Part III

The Halpern Judaica Collection: Tradition and Treasure | Part III

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An Israeli Silver and Hardstone Etrog Box, Yehia Yemini, Jerusalem, Circa 1960-70

Auction Closed

December 14, 05:23 PM GMT

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

oval form, applied with swaged wire filigree and set with two bands of cabochon red stones, stylized crown finial with turquoise cap, on four stud feet, marked on underside of base


Length: 6 ¼ in., 16 cm

Inscribed around the midsection: “On the first day you shall take the product of hadar trees, branches of palm trees, boughs of leafy trees, and willows of the brook” (Lev. 23:40). On the base: “Jerusalem.”