DepartmentMiddle East
Ceremonial Tray for a Pidyon Haben (Redemption of the First Born Son) Ceremony
NameTray
CultureJewish
Date20th century
Place madeIran, Middle East, Asia
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 1/2 x 16 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. (1.27 x 41.275 x 26.035 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2010.4.1
DescriptionIncised silver tray with scrollwork edges depicting a bearded man in a robe and hat who holds a knife in his proper left hand, and has his right hand on the chest of a boy who is tied upon an altar. Above the altar floats an angel who points to the man. Around this drama a pastoral scene is arranged, with animals, trees, flowers and a pair of men in the distance.
