RitualXVIIIe–XIXe siècle
Engraved pewter mezuzah case from Poland
Enrich the Great Bookבית מזוזה מבדיל חרוט מפולין
Description
Mezuzah case cast or engraved in pewter, an affordable metal used by craftsmen of Polish towns and shtetls. An opening shows the letter shin; the décor stays sober, sometimes geometric. A modest yet widespread variant, complementing the silver cases reserved for wealthier families.
Features
- Material
- Étain
- Provenance
- Pologne