Rare Antique Judaica Jerusalem Carved Shell Mother-of-Pearl
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Rare Antique Judaica Jerusalem Carved Shell Mother-of-Pearl :
$1499.00
Rare antique 19th century judaica
Jerusalem Mosque of Omar view
carved shell in excellent condition
Dimensions: 20 cm x 15 cm.
Worlwide registered shipping is US$40Shipping to israel would be $15.00.
Mother-of-Pearlcarving, a traditional handicraft inBethlehem, is said to have been brought to the city byFranciscanfriarsfromItalyin the 15th century.
Bethlehem\'s position as an importantChristiancity has for centuries attracted a constant stream ofpilgrims. This generated much local work and income, also for women, including making mother-of-pearl souvenirs. According to Weir, Bethlehem women\'s employment in the mother-of-pearl industry goes back at least to the seventeenth century.It was noted byRichard Pococke, who travelled there in 1727.
Previously, most of the oysters for the mother-of-pearl supply came from theRed Sea. Today, however,Australia,California,New ZealandandBrazilare the main exporters.
The first exhibition in the west of mother-of-pearl artifacts from Palestine was atThe World Fair in New Yorkin 1852. Two brothers, Giries and Ibrahim Mansur, exhibited their work and were a great success.
Present day products, include crosses, earrings, brooches and picture frames.
Rare Antique Judaica Jerusalem Carved Shell Mother-of-Pearl :
$1499.00