Cairo circa 1980 A late 20th century Egyptian 900 standard silver silver spice box (besamim)

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Cairo circa 1980 A late 20th century Egyptian 900 standard silver silver spice box (besamim)

Embossed work, elements detached.

Weight – 523 grams / 16.81 ozt

Notes:

These spice boxes were used in the weekly Jewish ceremony of Havdalah, marking the conclusion of Shabbat (the Sabbath).

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Cairo circa 1980 A late 20th century Egyptian 900 standard silver silver spice box (besamim)

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