Etrog Container
Artist
Johann Schlatter
(Austrian)
Date1759
MediumSilver-gilt repousse on attached base
DimensionsOverall: 10 1/2 × 7 1/4 × 7 1/4 inches (26.67 × 18.42 × 18.42 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: acquired through the Community Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Kansas City
Object numberF83-58
MarkingsMaker's mark, IS (Rosenberg 7951) and Vienna town mark with date.
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DescriptionSmall semi-globular form with hinged, clasped cover bearing scroll, floral and fruit designs amid piercings, ascending, above 3 leaves, to stemmed pineapple knop. Bottom supported by 3 legs of superposed double-C shapes standing on scalloped, round base having rosette in high releft at c., flowers and scrolls on shoulder, 3 cartouches with engraved designs. Flax or hair lining inside box.
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