Auction 28
Objects - Judaica, Ceremonial Art and Israeliana
By Kedem
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Jan 23, 2013
8 Ramban St, Jerusalem., Israel
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LOT 51:
A Headdress and a Coat – Attire of a Yemenite Woman
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Sold for: $3,200
Start price:
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2,000
Buyer's Premium: 23%
VAT: 17%
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A Headdress and a Coat – Attire of a Yemenite Woman
1. Woman's headdress. Yemen, [first half of 20th century].
Silver adornments, filigree, gilded; gilded silver coins; fabric; gems; various ornamentation.
The reverse side is adorned with three rows of gilded silver coins - "Maria Theresa thaler"; the side of the coin has the two-headed imperial eagle facing outward, as is customary in Yemenite items of clothing from that time. The upper part is adorned with gilded silver filigree ornamentation, set with gems. On both sides of the covering are gilded filigree adornments shaped like baskets, set with gems. Height; 60 cm.
2. Woman's coat. Yemen, [first half of 20th century].
Fabric; embroidery.
Long coat, pink velour collar. Decorated with silver-colored strips and embroidery. Height: 140 cm.
Attached are a number of additional Yemenite items of attire, made in the second half of the 20th century.
