Lot 396
Massive Silver Yad (Torah Pointer) and Spice Box, Hungary, 18th Century. Adorned with six large and eleven smaller multi-colored cabochon semi-precious stones. The bird atop the yad looks remarkably like the raven from the Coat of Arms of Matthias Corvinus, above the gate at the Royal Palace, Buda Castle. There is a Hebrew inscription for the blessing of spices: "Who has created spices (besamim)," around the removable top, indicating that this yad also served in a dual role as a spice box. Length: 34.5cm, Diameter: 3.2cm. Very good condition, with a bit of verdigris beneath the hand.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 6,500.
From The Collection of Dr. Stephen Oppenheimer.
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| Realized $3,600 |
