Spice container

One of the outstanding items from among the ritual objects from Nagykanizsa in the collection of the museum is this tall, silver filigree spice box. According to the inscription on the flag, it was made from donations in 1831 for the Charity Society of Kanizsa. Spice boxes used at the conclusion of the Shabbat can have any form, but most common are spice boxes in the form of towers. The appearance and spread of these towers can be traced from the 16th century, their exact form usually resembles architectural elements and styles used in the given region, often copying specific public buildings or even church towers.