Name/Title

Silver mezuzah case

Entry/Object ID

K_0663

Tags

storage

Description

Small mezuzah case, shaped like half-cylinder, with decorations and Hebrew inscription "Shaddai" engraved over convex surface. Moroccan mezuzah cases of this type are uncommon.

Made/Created

Place

Country

Morocco

Region

North Africa

Continent

Africa

Notes

Date made: first half 20th century

Dimensions

Height

6.5 cm

Width

1.5 cm

Material

Sheet silver, engraved; chased; silver wire