Judaica - .835 silver - 1950-1960 - Etrog box

Description: Etrog boxes are part of the Jewish Sukkot tradition (Feast of Tabernacles). Over the centuries, silversmiths and artisans have made very ornate and beautifully designed etrog boxes, specifically for Sukkot. An etrog is a citrus fruit and is part of the so-called Four Species: a palm frond, myrtle branches, willow branches, and the etrog. During Sukkot, all of this is ritually waved (hoshocking/shaking), one of the highlights of the festival. To protect this precious fruit well, it is kept in a special box or cloth.

Origin: Europe
Silversmith: Unknown
Year: 1950-1960
Assay marks: 835

Condition: in good condition
Weight: 408.7 grams
Purity: 835/1000
Dimensions: 9.5 x 13.2 x 11 cm
*Photos are part of the description

Auction number: A-11896

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