Lot 329
  • 329

A Moroccan Torah Mantle, circa 1900

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

velvet and metallic thread fringes with a large tassle of multicolored silk thread and decorative braiding, lined with multi-colored printed cotton floral cloth.
height 27 in.; width 17 in.
68.6 cm; 43.2 cm

RELATED LITERATURE:
Bracha Yaniv, Maaseh Rokem, 2009, pp.124-125, 269

Condition

Metallic fringes slightly frayed. Some wear to the velvet.
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