RitualXVIᵉ–XVIIIᵉ siècle
Tower-shaped spice box (Besamim) from Germany
Enrich the Great Bookמגדל בשמים מגרמניה
Description
At Havdalah fragrant spices are inhaled to ease the departure of the Sabbath. The German besamim box traditionally takes the form of a steepled tower in pierced silver, sometimes with little flags and bells, modelled on medieval belfries.
Features
- Material
- Argent
- Provenance
- Allemagne