No. 12700759
Antique silver fish - Besamim - Judaica - 19th century
No. 12700759
Antique silver fish - Besamim - Judaica - 19th century
A beautiful, authentic Jewish Besamim (Spice box) in the form of a fish, in third level silver.
The Besamim is handmade, with movable tail, body, fins and scales, which are delicately engraved.
The box can be opened to store spices. With hinged lid.
The Besamim was used during the Jewish Havdala ritual.
The eyes are set with blood corals.
Marked with an illegible content stamp, see photo.
Dimensions:
Length: 15 cm.
Width: 4.7 cm
Weight: 61.8 grams
Is in a beautiful condition.
Insured and registered shipping (with Track & Trace).
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