Ancient Art and Antiquities Catalogue


Miscellaneous Antiquities

Item ID: a7071



Item Code: a7071
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.
Some stitching undone, otherwise good condition.
Origin: Circa 19th century A.D. Sinai region, Egypt
Dimensions: 25 x 47 mm
Price: AUD $390.00 USD $273.00 EUR €206.70
Status: Available
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