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A NEAR EASTERN SILVER CIRCUMCISION SHIELD, CIRCA 1890 |
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description
- length 2 3/4 in.
- 7 cm
engraved on both sides with scrolling foliage, punched ground surrounded by inscriptions
Condition
good condition
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The inscription on the obverse reads: "The shield of warriors, the shield of Saul" [I Sam. 1:21]. "You shall keep my covenant" [Gen. 17:9]. "I am a shield to you; your reward shall be very great" [Gen. 15:1]. The inscription on the reverse reads: "This is a gift from me, Yihya al-Qafih, to my dear friend, the emissary Rabbi Ezekiel Saul Rofe, may God keep and sustain him."
Rabbi Yihya al-Qafih (1850-1931) was a leader of Yemenite Jewry. Rabbi Ezekiel Saul Rofe was an emissary from Tiberias sent to Yemen in 1887-1888.
Rabbi Yihya al-Qafih (1850-1931) was a leader of Yemenite Jewry. Rabbi Ezekiel Saul Rofe was an emissary from Tiberias sent to Yemen in 1887-1888.