DepartmentAsia
Havdalah spice container (Besamim)
NameHavdalah spice container (Besamim)
CultureJewish
Date1940s - 1960s
Place madeIsrael, Middle East, Asia
MediumSilver, solder, spices
DimensionsOverall: 13 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. (34 x 7 x 7 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2010.41.3
DescriptionCompletely filigreed tall, silver spice container in a minaret-like shape. The vessel has a square base with a narrowing neck that supports a square spice container with a tower above it and a cupola on top with a solid metal flag or banner at the very top. Four little metal banners or flags fold out from the top corners of the spice container, which has a little door on one side that opens. Inside are various spices. Four conical metal bells hang from each corner of the spice container bottom. Item contains spices (cloves, etc.)
Late 19th - mid 20th century
c. 1960
1920s