DepartmentMiddle East
Sevivon (Dreidel)
NameDreidel and stand
Artist or maker
Ben-Zion David
CultureJewish
Date2011
Place madeJaffe, Israel, Middle East, Asia
MediumMetal (silver)
DimensionsOverall: 2 1/2 x 1 in. (6.3 x 2.6 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2011.53.1ab
Object numberFA.2011.53.1ab
DescriptionRound, silver filigree dreidel or sevivion (a top) a). with Hebrew lettering, granulated flowers, and horizontal diamond forms around the top side edge. The top of the wider part and the narrowing area below are filigreed in a radiant design. The post handle is undecorated, and the lower tip pointed, widening to a square shank slightly above. The base b). is formed of a figree dome, with a similar filigree radiant pattern, the individual circles centering granulated silver dots. At the top is a square holder which securely holds the dreidel.
1940s - 1960s
Late 19th century
c. 1900
Artist not recorded
19th century
20th century
