Auction 186
Islamic Art, Judaica and Asian Art from the Estates of Yossi Benyaminoff and Dr. Eliyahu Yuval
By Hammersite
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Sep 4, 2018
Tagore 40 st. Ramat Aviv, Israel
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Hammersite is proud to present items from the fabulous Islamic collection of the late Yossi Benyaminoff. Most of the items in the auction were exhibited and on loan at the Islamic Art Museum, The Israel Museum and other museums around the world.
Also featured in the auction is a collection of spice containers and other Judaica items from the Dr Eliyahu Yuval
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LOT 25306:
A Rare Silver Gilt and Amber Amulet Breast Ornament (K'tab), Yemen, 19th Century
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Sold for: $1,500
Start price:
$
900
Estimated price :
$1800-2200
Buyer's Premium: 20%
VAT: 17%
On commission only
Users from foreign countries may be exempted from tax payments, according to the relevant tax regulations
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A Rare Silver Gilt and Amber Amulet Breast Ornament (K'tab), Yemen, 19th Century
Description: Composed of alternating amber beads and silver orbs and centered by a large amulet case.
Amulet length: 11 cm; total length: 42 cm
Total weight: 208 gr
Provenance: The Yossi Benyaminoff collection estate.
Exhibitions: The Museum of Islamic Art, Jerusalem, 1986-2016.
