RitualXVIIIe–XIXe siècle
Carved horn mezuzah case from Central Europe
Enrich the Great Bookבית מזוזה מקרן מגולפת ממרכז אירופה
Description
Mezuzah case cut from polished horn, an inexpensive and durable material used by rural Ashkenazi communities. A small window reveals the parchment's letter shin; some pieces are engraved with simple motifs. A folk variant of metal or wooden cases.
Features
- Material
- Corne
- Provenance
- Europe centrale