Auction 108 Letters by A. Einstein and Other Illustrious Personalities, Zionism, Holocaust and Anti-Semitism, Ritual Items & Jewish Art, Rare Books, Letters of Rabbis and Rebbes
Jun 19, 2018
Israel
 3 Shatner Center 1st Floor Givat Shaul Jerusalem
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LOT 76:

Silver Eliyahu HaNavi's Goblet, Hallmarked Silver. Germany, 17th-18th Century

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Silver Eliyahu HaNavi's Goblet, Hallmarked Silver. Germany, 17th-18th Century

Silver Eliyahu HaNavi's goblet. Two indistinct stamps. Germany, 18th century.

Specifications: The cup's rim has a diameter of 9 cm, the base's diameter is 7 cm, and the height is 10.5 cm. Silver hallmarked, engraved and hammered by the artist.

The goblet is exceptionally decorative, with animals: birds, a lion waving a flag, a deer, and a dog hunting a hare. Each animal is framed by leaf decorations. Next to the goblet's rim is the elegant engraving: "זה הכוס של אליהו זכור לטוב" [This is the goblet of Eliyahu, his memory is for he good"].

The decoration of the dog hunting the hare is a motif known to appear in illustrated haggadah manuscripts, and the consensus is that it's sourced in the initials יקנה"ז, the order of blessings for havdalah on the evening of a festival which coincides with the end of Shabbat (יין, קידוש, נר, הבדלה, זמן) [wine, kiddush, candle, havdalah, shehecheyanu] which sounds like the the German words "jagen hase," which means "hunt hare."

Refer to: Asheret, Sefer HaShanah L'Choker HaSefer HaIvri p. 13.

Condition: Fine condition. Remnants of gilding. 


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