Ancient Art and Antiquities Catalogue


Miscellaneous Antiquities

Item ID: a7074



Item Code: a7074
Description: A Jewish tefillah, a small box containing pieces of parchment inscribed with quotations from scripture.
Raw leather.
One tefillah is strapped to the forehead, the other to the upper arm facing the heart, a reminder to love God with heart and mind.
Minor loss, otherwise good condition.
Origin: Circa 19th century A.D. Sinai region, Egypt
Dimensions: 60 x 85 mm
Price: AUD $550.00 USD $467.50 EUR €374.00
Status: Available
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