DepartmentMiddle East

Mezuzah case

NameMezuzah case

CultureJewish

Date20th century

Place madeSyria, Middle East, Asia

MediumBrass, silver, copper

DimensionsOverall: 5 7/8 x 2 9/16 in. (15 x 6.5 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2010.41.2

Collections

Artistic Heritage: Folk Art of Syria

DescriptionMetal case made of brass with copper and silver inlays using the damascene inlay technique. Images of Judaic symbols, including a decalogue depicting the tablets on which the Ten Commandments were written on the top portion and a lion on the bottom. Four holes surrounded with copper are located on each outer corner for use in attaching the case to a doorpost.