TOM OTTERNESS Seder Plate and Elijah Cup, 1994
sterling silver and 24 karat gold vermeil
Seder Plate, 1994, sterling silver and 24 karat gold vermeil
With compartments for the symbolic Passover foods, Tom Otherness tells the story of the exodus from Egypt with the images from the Passover Haggadah that sculpturally adorn his Seder Plate.
Seder Plate provides a new and innovative approach by a contemporary sculptor to the traditional story of the Exodus from Egypt.
The compartments for the ritual foods are set into a symbolic Red Sea with Moses parting it. The remaining images, drawn from the Passover Haggadah include the Ten Plagues, Aaron’s Staff Turning to a Serpent, the Paschal Lamb, all supported by The Four Sons who elevate the plate.
The edition, which has been published by ARTES MAGNUS, is limited to 100 and is signed and numbered on the back. The edition Elijah Cup is sold separately but may be used in conjunction with Seder Plate.
Seder Plate, 1994
sterling silver and 24 karat gold vermeil
20” (W) x 2 ¾”(H)
Ed. Of 100 $20,000
Elijah Cup, 1994
sterling silver and gold vermeil
This Elijah Cup, symbolizing the earth, can be used in conjunction with the Seder Plate during Passover or function as a non-religious container by itself.
TOM OTTERNESS has created an edition entitled Elijah Cup. The sterling silver goblet, when covered, symbolizes the earth and is held up by two 24 karat gold vermeil figures.
Elijah Cup can be used during the Passover Seder either alone or in conjunction with the artist’s Seder Plate. It can also be used as a non-religious object by itself to commemorate a wedding, anniversary or other ceremonial occasion and functions as a traditional covered container on any table.
The edition, which has been published by ARTES MAGNUS, is limited to 150. Each cup is signed and numbered on the bottom.
Elijah Cup, 1994
sterling silver and gold vermeil
5 ½” (H) x 4 3/4 “(D)
ed. of 150 $8,000
