{"product_id":"antique-persian-pewter-hanging-plate-with-moshe-moses-and-hebrew-biblical-verse-c-1900","title":"Antique Middle Eastern Judaica Tinned Copper Plate Moses 10 Commandments 8” Hebrew Art","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis striking 8.25-inch hand-hammered repoussé plate features a central image of Moses holding the Tablets of the Covenant (Ten Commandments). The figure is rendered in a distinct folk-art style with traditional robes and a staff, surrounded by lush foliate motifs. The rim is meticulously engraved with the Hebrew verse from Deuteronomy 33:4, celebrating the Torah as the heritage of the Jewish people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plate is crafted from tinned copper or brass—a traditional Middle Eastern technique where a layer of tin is applied over a warmer base metal to give it a silver-like appearance. The reverse features an early soldered hanging loop, suggesting it was intended as a wall-hanging \"Mizrach\" or commemorative piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moses with the Decalogue (Ten Commandments)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eText:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10 Commandments (Abbreviated) \u0026amp; Deuteronomy 33:4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-hammered Repoussé and Chasing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Middle East\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1920–1950 (Mid-20th Century).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Copper or Brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tinned (Grey\/Silver appearance)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCondition Report: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with authentic age-related patina. There is some minor \"pitting\" and wear to the tinning, revealing the darker base metal beneath, which is typical for authentic hand-tinned items. The soldered hanging loop on the reverse is oxidized but secure. No dents or cracks.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScholarly Reference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jewish Museum New York: Illustrated Catalogue of Objects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSource:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mann, Vivian B. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Tale of Two Cities: Jewish Life in Frankfurt and Istanbul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e While specific to the region, page \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e118\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e discusses the \"Tinned Copper\" tradition in Near Eastern Judaica, noting the migration of these artistic styles from Persia to Jerusalem in the early 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem dimensions: 0.75\" tall × 8.25\" diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWeight of item only: 9.3 oz  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eShipping calculated by eBay\/USPS\/UPS based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. 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