{"product_id":"vintage-hand-carved-wood-judaica-relief-plaque-rabbi-shofar-signed-gerber-1955","title":"Vintage Hand Carved Wood Judaica Relief Plaque Rabbi Shofar Signed Gerber 1955","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis mid-century hand-carved solid wood architectural panel depicts an Orthodox Rabbi wrapped in a tallit (prayer shawl), blowing the shofar (ram’s horn). Carved in high relief from a single dense block of hardwood with a steep, pointed-arch top, the composition features deeply gouged facial details, long flowing beard, and dramatic drape lines in the vestments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower border features an incised signature reading \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"GERBER\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the left side and a precise date of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"5-13-55\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (May 13, 1955) on the right. The top frame section incorporates a recessed arched tablet field, giving the piece a distinct Torah ark shape. The surface exhibits its original warm amber finish with light natural wear to high points and a rich, untouched aged patina. The reverse is fitted with an early twisted wire hanger attached via screw-eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin, Material, \u0026amp; Age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United States \/ European Diaspora Folk Art tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid Hardwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge\/Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay 13, 1955\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Mid-20th Century)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very Good vintage condition with genuine period age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid structural integrity with no cracks or splits to the main wood slab. Minor surface rubbing and light finish loss along high points (nose, hand, shofar edge, upper border) consistent with organic handling wear. Untouched natural surface and patina. Original wire hanging mechanism intact on reverse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForensic Age \u0026amp; Authenticity Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA close structural evaluation confirms mid-century origin rather than a modern reproduction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTool \u0026amp; Gouge Marks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep, variable chisel grooves on the background surface and clothing folds show manual hand-carving rather than machine milling or CNC routing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood Oxidation \u0026amp; Wear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Light wood oxidation inside the deep recessed gouges matches the surface patina. Natural edge wear and subtle finish abrasion on raised surfaces exhibit authentic handling over decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware \u0026amp; Construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The back shows hand-sawing grain lines and an authentic 1950s-style twisted wire hanger secured with oxidized screw-eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInscription Analysis:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The bottom incised signature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"GERBER\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and date \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"5-13-55\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e show identical aging and finish oxidation within the cut lines as the main relief, confirming the date and signature are contemporary to the original carving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\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;\"\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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