Circumcision set, Salonika, 18th century

Unknown18th century

The Jewish Museum, London
London, United Kingdom

Octagonal silver casket holding silver circumcision set, including an octagonal powder box, agate handled knife and shields. The casket is chased with panels of foliage and dedicatory Hebrew inscriptions. Two chased shields are inscribed in Hebrew "Solomon Hotim (may his Rock save and redeem him)".

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Title: Circumcision set, Salonika, 18th century
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 18th century
Location Created: Salonika
object number: JM 500
Credit Line: Gift of Harry Sacher
Type: circumcision set
Rights: Digital image: Jewish Museum London
External Link: http://www.jewishmuseum.org.uk/search-our-collections-new?adlibid=8550&offset=0

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