Soncino Ketubah
$570.00
In stock
SKU: 89199
Description
This unusual design is adapted from the the design used by the Jewish printer Shoncino as the first page of the Book of Joshua in 1488 Italy. The full page was enlarged and embossed on a metal sheet of silver alloy and enhanced by two additional embossings of brass and cooper creating an exquisite juxtaposition of Sephardic scroll work, clean composition and calligraphy for stunning look.
If you would like to have your ketubah personalized by the artist, please select the personalized option above. After placing your order, please fill out the Ketubah Personalization Form by clicking here. If you are interested in a custom text, please email us at: help@judaica.com. We recommend that you consult with the Rabbi performing the ceremony so that you can select the appropriate text. Please note that for non-personalized ketubahs it takes 2 weeks for handling and for personalized ketubahs it takes 2 -3 weeks for handling.
- Dimensions: 17L x 22W in
- Color: Gray, copper
- Made In: USA
- SKU: 89199
About the Artist: Born in Jerusalem, Gad Almaliah devoted his life to creative expression through the graphic arts. In 1965, he completed his studies at the Bezalel Academy of Art in Jerusalem. Gad served as president of the Graphic Designer's Association of Israel for 15 years. He has designed for the Israeli, United States, and Mexican Postal Services. In addition, the Israeli Government commissioned him to design coins and medals as well as the emblem for the six-day war. He has also wrote books about design. The central text of his Ketubot is enveloped by special designs, many in a choice of copper alloy, silver alloy, or lithographic watercolors.
Details
| Dimensions | 17L x 22W in |
|---|---|
| Width | 22 in |
| Length | 17 in |
| Style | Embossed Metal |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Made in | USA |
| Subclass | Anniversary Ketubahs, Orthodox Ketubahs, Conservative Ketubahs, Interfaith Ketubahs, Reform Ketubahs |
About Gad Almaliah
Born in Jerusalem, Gad Almaliah devoted his life to creative expression through the graphic arts. In 1965, he completed his studies at the Bezalel Academy of Art in Jerusalem. Gad served as president of the Graphic Designer's Association of Israel for 15 years. He has designed for the Israeli, United States, and Mexican Postal Services. In addition, the Israeli Government commissioned him to design coins and medals as well as the emblem for the six-day war. He has also wrote books about design. The central text of his Ketubot is enveloped by special designs, many in a choice of copper alloy, silver alloy, or lithographic watercolors.
