RitualXIXᵉ–XXᵉ siècle
Silver mezuzah case from Persia
Enrich the Great Bookבית מזוזה מכסף מפרס
Description
The mezuzah case protects the small parchment scroll affixed to doorposts. Persian examples, in silver engraved or nielloed with floral motifs and cartouches, carry a long Iranian decorative tradition into metal.
Features
- Material
- Argent gravé
- Provenance
- Perse