TWO SILVER SPICE CONTAINERS. A: Hungary, early 20th century. B: Holland, early 20th century.
AUCTION 8 |
Tuesday, November 16th,
1999 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art
Lot 95
TWO SILVER SPICE CONTAINERS.
A: Hungary, early 20th century. B: Holland, early 20th century.
Est: $600 - $900
PRICE REALIZED $500
A: In an effort to recycle an object used in ritual context, a tradition evolved in Eastern Europe to weave the fronds of the Lulav (the palm branch used in the synagogue on the festival of Sukkoth) into a spice container. This type was later recreated in silver.