Name/Title

Circumcision Flask

Entry/Object ID

K_0004

Tags

main display

Description

Flattened pear form, carved on one side with scene of the Mohel, Sandak, and baby; other side carved in Hebrew: Asher Katz. Silver base engraved with script initials DESL, further initials, and date 1756. Chained stopper. Maker's mark only on base

Made/Created

Artist

Silver base engraved DESL and other initial

Place

* Untyped Place

North German, possibly Scandinavian

Continent

Europe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

DESL / IM

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Material

silver / wood