Bidspirit auction | Burnt Sacred Manuscript Fragment –

Burnt Sacred Manuscript Fragment – Joseph’s Tomb Riots, Shechem (Nablus), 1996 - An original fragment from a sacred Hebrew manuscript (Sefer Kodesh), damaged by fire during the violent events at Joseph’s Tomb in Shechem (Nablus) on September 26, 1996. The Hebrew text, written in traditional scribal script (STaM), survives partially, with a central section heavily burnt, leaving charred edges and fragmentary readable text. The burn pattern creates a striking organic form, emphasizing the intensity of the event. Framed in a simple wooden frame (overall size: 28 × 24 cm), with an English printed caption at the bottom reading: “DESTRUCTION of JEWISH LIVES and PROPERTY during the ARAB POGROM in SHECHEM on 26 SEPTEMBER 1996.” The caption reflects a contemporary or retrospective interpretation of the events. Condition: fair. Significant burn damage to the parchment, with soot and fragility along the edges; backing paper shows age toning, stains, and wear. Frame with signs of use. A historically and symbolically charged item, combining a physical relic of late 20th century events in Eretz Israel with a damaged sacred manuscript element. Suitable for collectors of Judaica, conflict history, and evocative historical artifacts.