Spice container, designed as a tower. [Eretz Israel, late 19th or early 20th century].
Engraved and carved olive wood; ink.
Unique design. Container with four panels on which appear oval medallions with carved reliefs of the holy places: Western Wall, Cave of the Patriarchs, City of David and Rachel's Tomb (titles written by hand, in Hebrew). Standing on a stem widening towards a flower-like base. On the cover appear inscriptions: "Yerushalem" and "Al Besamim". Hinged cover.
Height: 20 cm, max. width: 6.5 cm. Good condition. Slight break to lid. Faded inscription.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.