A Silver and Leather Bezalel Book Binding, Israel Circa 1940, Judaica

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A Silver and Leather Bezalel Book Binding, Israel Circa 1940, Judaica:
$2500.00

A Silver and Leather Bezalel Book Binding from Israel circa 1940 is a prominent piece of Judaica. Bezalel, the name associated with the Bezalel School of Arts and Crafts in Jerusalem, is known for its significant contributions to Jewish art and craftsmanship in the early 20th century.
The Bezalel School was founded in 1906 by Boris Schatz in Jerusalem. It aimed to blend European artistic traditions with Middle Eastern and Jewish themes. By the 1940s, the Bezalel School had established a reputation for high-quality, handcrafted Judaica that incorporated traditional Jewish motifs and modern design elements.
A picturesque bible printed by Sinai Publishing in Tel Aviv is bound within the sumptuous brown leather binding. An acid-etched silver cartouche with vine and grape cluster motifs is applied on the cover. Four roundels with floral filigree scrolling are embellished at the corners with an intricate Tree of Life designed with fine filigree and a Decalogue at the center. Surrounding the center design are the words "This is the Tree of Life, for All Who Clutch Onto It" prominently written in Hebrew, and the words "Tanach" and "Bezalel Jerusalem" below.
The craftsmanship and materials used indicate that the book was likely a prized possession, used for significant religious observances or special occasions.
Judaica items from the Bezalel School are highly valued for their artistic merit and historical context.The blend of traditional Jewish themes with the innovative designs of the Bezalel School makes these pieces particularly significant.
Marked at the lower end of the silver cartouche at the front.
Height 12.5cm 9.3cm width 4.7cm depth