Pair of Collector's Spoons with Shield of Bethlehem

Object/Artifact

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L.T. Jordan Institute for International Awareness

One of the collector's spoons from Bethlehem.: Image of the silver collector's spoon decorated with the Shield of Bethlehem on the handle. The background is white enamel with a yellow star in the center, the top of the shield reads "BETHLEHEM." There is also silver details around the shield and handle of the spoon in swirls designs.
One of the collector's spoons from Bethlehem.

Image of the silver collector's spoon decorated with the Shield of Bethlehem on the handle. The background is white enamel with a yellow star in the center, the top of the shield reads "BETHLEHEM." There is also silver details around the shield and handle of the spoon in swirls designs.

Name/Title

Pair of Collector's Spoons with Shield of Bethlehem

Entry/Object ID

JI2025000399

Description

Set of two collector's spoons with shield of Bethlehem and forks decorated with Jerusalem. One of the spoons depicts the star of Bethlehem, which appears in the nativity story in the Bible, while the other depicts the “Christmas Bell,” which is a call to worship during Christmastime. Both forks depict scenes of Jerusalem.

Context

The set of silverware is a collector’s item, normally purchased during trips to the country of origin. The Jordans likely purchased these pieces during one of the visits to the Holy Land.

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Country

Israel

Region

West Asia

Continent

Asia

Parts

Count

2

Parts

2 spoons