Lot 349
Brutalist Mezuzah Case – David Palombo
Mezuzah case created by David Palombo (1920-1966). Israel, [1950s-1960s].
Brass, cast and soldered.
Mezuzah case in shape of rectangular box. The word "Shaddai" in letters made from roughly finished strips of brass, is soldered onto the front. On back, manufacturer's sticker (English): "Hand Made, Granite, Jerusalem Israel." ("Granite" was both Palombo's daughter's name, and the name of the studio of applied arts established at his initiative.) Case contains mezuzah parchment scroll.
15.5X3 cm.
