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Palestinian Fruitwood Letter Opener, “Holy Jerusalem”
Carved fruitwood letter opener with Arabic calligraphy · Jerusalem, Palestine · second quarter 20th century
US $40.00 · or best offer
Description
A letter opener nicely formed from light fruitwood in a form typical of Jerusalem workshops, its blade carrying a calligraphic inscription: Qudus Sharif, قدس شريف, “Holy Jerusalem.”
It measures approximately 23 cm (9 inches), and dates to the second quarter of the twentieth century.
Photographs
Details
| Origin | Jerusalem, Palestine |
| Period | Second quarter 20th century |
| Material | Light fruitwood |
| Inscription | Qudus Sharif قدس شريف, “Holy Jerusalem” |
| Length | approx. 23 cm (9 in) |
| Reference | eBay item 277826057480 |
Condition
Shows age, with some scratches and old small chips clearly visible in the images.
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