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Spice Box in the Form of a Fish
1857
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
Portland, United States
This playful, articulated fish can swing its tail right and left. Its head is hinged to allow the insertion of the fragrant spices used in the havdalah ritual. On the bottom of the fish are the Tablets of the Law, with Ten Commandments. The fish symbolizes fertility, asking for the blessing of many children in this household.
Gift of Estate of Mira and Gustav Berger 2020.14.2
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- Title: Spice Box in the Form of a Fish
- Date Created: 1857
- Location Created: Russia
- Medium: Silver
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