Description

Rare C19th olive-wood pedestal table from the Holy Land with Hebrew ink inscriptions. Finely figured olive-wood segmented veneered cross-banded top with central Hebrew black ink inscription translating as "Jerusalem". The octagonal 'end grain' moulded-edge top with black ink inscriptions in four opposing corners probably denoting the points of geographical interest, thought to include Chevron, Yarden , and Har Hazaytim .
Raised upon a finely-made turned and "Solomonic" twist column , onto a tri-form concave-sided platform base with turned bun feet under.
The whole constructed from finely selected olive-wood timber from the Holy Land.
Excellent original condition , no damage or losses. Cleaned and waxed.
A rare example of historical, religious and Judaic interest.
(For an almost identical example see Christie's , London ,26/02/2013 , Sale No.8337 Lot.10 �1500)
W 18"
H 29"
Jerusalem or Palestine c. 1870
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