Rare Wwii Mezuzah Litzmannstadt Ghetto Lodz Poland Wood Hand Carved Judaica

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This is a poignant and historically significant hand-carved wooden Mezuzah case originating from the Litzmannstadt Ghetto (Lodz, Poland) during World … Read more This is a poignant and historically significant hand-carved wooden Mezuzah case originating from the Litzmannstadt Ghetto (Lodz, Poland) during World War II. The piece features three distinct hand-carved symbols:

The Eye of Providence: Representing the all-seeing eye of God.

The Hebrew Letter 'Shin' (ש): Standing for Shaddai (Almighty), traditional for Mezuzah cases.

The Menorah: A seven-branched candelabra, a universal symbol of the Jewish faith and the resilience of the light.

The reverse side features a hollowed-out compartment for a scroll and mounting holes at the top and bottom. The wood shows a dark, aged patina consistent with its age and history.

Provenance
Passed down through a Jewish emigree family in Sunrise, Florida (originally from Lodz/Litzmannstadt, Poland).

Sold via eBay, USA, April 23, 2017 (Lot #292084105026).

Acquired from V.N. Collectibles via LiveAuctioneers in 2026.

Specifications
Origin: Litzmannstadt Ghetto, Poland (Lodz Ghetto)

Age: Circa 1940–1944

Material: Hand-carved wood

Dimensions: 6.25" x 2" x 9/16"; Weight: 1.7 oz
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CERTIFICATE OF PROVENANCE & AUTHENTICITY

Item: Hand-Carved Wooden Mezuzah Case

Origin: Litzmannstadt Ghetto (Lodz), Occupied Poland

Circa: 1940–1944

DESCRIPTION: A hand-carved wooden Mezuzah featuring the Eye of Providence, the Hebrew letter Shin (ש), and a Menorah. Dimensions: 175 x 35 x 14 mm.

CHRONOLOGY OF OWNERSHIP: * Original Ownership: Family of Jewish emigrees from Lodz, Poland; relocated to Sunrise, Florida, USA.

April 23, 2017: Transferred via Private Sale/Auction (eBay Lot #292084105026).

2026: Acquired by the current consignor via V.N. Collectibles (LiveAuctioneers). See less