Tinned copper Judaic Seder bowl

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Bitter_waters
Posted by Bitter_waters
3 years ago
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Description Tinned copper bowl with Hebrew inscription and 12 medallions representing 12 tribes of Israel. 4 characters with dots between them may be a date or signature. Inscription translates to the steps of Seder including Kadesh, Karpas, Urchatz and Maror. Hand engraved. There is a Hebrew character missing from the inscription, and the names of Simeon and Reuben have been swapped (Simeon is usually represented by a building). Plus Levi is represented by a grapevine, not an ephod, which is unusual. No provenance, from a dealer in South Africa.
Category General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium Tinned Copper
Distinguishing marks Possible date or signature visible in inscription - 4 Hebrew characters separated by dots
Condition Fair
Size and dimensions of this item Height: 9.5cm, diameter 20cm
Weight 593gm
History No history known. Bought from a dealer in South Africa.
Price Paid (If known) $30
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Submitted by Joseph

I apologize that I don't know what it's worth, but I have to comment on how beautiful and unusual this seder bowl is. I wonder if one of the professional appraisers can comment on your item? To me it definitely looks hand made and is probably a one-of-a-kind item so may be difficult to get the history or valuation on.

Submitted by Bitter_waters

Thank you, Joseph. Exactly what I think. It is so beautiful - but I am finding it impossible to find out much more about it. Definitely one of a kind. The closest thing I've come across is in a British museum, and much finer craftsmanship, dated 1880. But hte style is very different. I suspect Persian influence.
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