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Auction 8 · Lot 100
SILVER SPICE CONTAINER Probably Russia, late 19th century.
- Estimate
- $800–$1,000
- Hammer price
- $950
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
Description
Fish form container, with articulated body with scales, fins, chased head and tail. The removeable head features ruby eyes, and a flat base pierced in a geometric pattern; the mouth opens to allow for insertion of spices. Unclear marks on fin and tail. L: 180mm.
summary
Fish are a symbol of plenty in Jewish tradition, and their form was therefore a popular type of spice container in Eastern Europe.