Lot 462
Olive Wood Ethrog Container - Four Species
Ethrog container. [Eretz Israel, late 19th or early 20th century].
Olive wood; ink; fabric.
Unique design. Oval container. On the lid - fine carving of the four species: Ethrog in the center. Willow (Arava) and palm frond (Lulav) surround the Ethrog like a frame, and the myrtle is bound to them. The inscription "Jerusalem ירושלם" appears on the margin of the lid. Purple velvet lining.
Height: 9 cm, length: 11.5 cm, width: 16 cm. Good condition.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
