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Italian-Rite Siddur in Decorated Metal Binding – Italy, 1774
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Siddur in decorated binding. Italy, ca. 1774.
White metal, repoussé and engraved; print on paper.
Siddur, in a metal binding with identical and nearly symmetrical decorations on both sides, in vegetal patterns, and with central cartouches engraved with the heraldic coat-of-arms of a particular family – apparently a rampant lion grasping a branch in its paws. Buckle also stylized as a lion.
Book: Italian-rite prayer book "…and we have added to it prayers by the righteous R. Shemuel Lataf and Pirkei Avot. Venice: Sons of Foa, [1774]. 192 leaves, 8 cm. Fair condition. Leaf 10 missing. Stains, tears to several leaves, and wear.
Height of binding: 8.5 cm. Width: 6.5 cm. Thickness: 2 cm. Overall good condition. Warping, slight fractures, and few stains.
Artistically Decorated Bindings
Artistically Decorated Bindings