Rectangular box with interior compartments, sliding cover with bird finial, etched with decorative scroll and leaf designs. Set on four rounded supports. Inscribed below with Hebrew letters “Peh-Lamed.” 3 x 2.5 inches.

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author

GERMAN PEWTER SPICE CONTAINER.

17th-century

For a similar example see S. Kayser, Jewish Ceremonial Art (1959) no. 99. See also R.D. Barnett, Jewish Museum (London) Catalogue (1974) no. 411.