Ask about this item

Lot 23

Handwritten Prayer Leaves for Hanging in Synagogue

Two prayer notices, for hanging in synagogues, graphic handwriting, [Turkey], 1869, 1885. Most probably were hung on the Holy Ark's door for use by the opener of the shrine:
1. Prayer written by Chaim ben Eliezer Alfandari in 1869 [?].
Leaf 31cm, fair-poor condition, torn into 4.
2. Prayer in Aramaic, written by Chaim Alfandari in 1885.
Leaf 42cm, fair condition. Tears and stains.
3 + 3 =
Solve this simple math problem and enter the result. E.g. for 1+3, enter 4.