DepartmentMiddle East
Havdalah spiced water container (Besamim)
NameHavdalah spiced water container (Besamim)
CultureJewish
DateLate 19th - mid 20th century
Place madeIsfahan (Esfahan), Iran (Persia), Middle East, Asia
MediumSilver, solder
DimensionsOverall: 11 5/8 x 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 in. (29.5 x 9 x 9 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.2010.41.4ab
DescriptionTall, silver container with a long neck and low lobed body with many incised bird and flower designs on lobe, neck and spout. The round top has 9 holes for sprinkling and is removable.Inscribed in Hebrew: “Good luck to the groom. Good luck to the bride.” Inscription indicates this was presented as a wedding gift.
1940s - 1960s
