Out of exhibition – Havdalah Candle Holder and Spice Box

Floor 2 Floor 2
Ashkenazim and Sephardim (2.3) Ashkenazim and Sephardim (2.3)
Exhibit 2.3.14 Exhibit 2.3.14

Out of exhibition -Havdalah Candle Holder and Spice Box Germany, late-13th-eary-14th century
Carved wood Courtesy of a private collection, Zurich

This item is among the earliest European Jewish ritual articles. Its spire tower design is late Gothic. This tower shape, characteristic of spice boxes, was influenced by Central European architecture and appears in the earliest spice boxes produced in Germany, and in various ritual articles of the Church.

Additional Reading

ויקיפדיה-מהי הבדלה?

Themes and Connections:

13th century, 14th century, architecture, gothic, Havdalah Candle Holder, object, ritual, sacred object, Spice Box

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