An oval box with removeable domed lid; embossed and engraved with garlands and flowers. Lid bears cast citron-form finial. Marked on base and lid. W: 130mm. Finial later.
AUCTION 8 |
Tuesday, November 16th,
1999 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art
Lot 4
SILVER ETHROG CONTAINER
Nuremberg, 19th century.
An oval box with removeable domed lid; embossed and engraved with garlands and flowers. Lid bears cast citron-form finial. Marked on base and lid. W: 130mm. Finial later.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
PRICE REALIZED $3,250
This is an excellent example of the conversion of a secular object to ritual use; in this case, a sugar box was turned into a container for the citron, used during the Sukkoth festival prayer service.