This 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.

The 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.

• Subject: Moses with the Decalogue (Ten Commandments)

• Text: 10 Commandments (Abbreviated) & Deuteronomy 33:4

• Technique: Hand-hammered Repoussé and Chasing

Origin & Age

• Region: Middle East

• Circa: 1920–1950 (Mid-20th Century).

Material

• Base: Copper or Brass

• Finish: Tinned (Grey/Silver appearance)

Condition Report: Good 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.

Scholarly Reference

Reference: The Jewish Museum New York: Illustrated Catalogue of Objects

Source: Mann, Vivian B. A Tale of Two Cities: Jewish Life in Frankfurt and Istanbul.

Note: While specific to the region, page 118 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.

Item dimensions: 0.75" tall × 8.25" diameter

Weight of item only: 9.3 oz  

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