Silver Etrog Container
England, early 19th century
Silver (marked), cast and engraved
Length: 13.5 cm Maximum height: 12.5 cm Width: 11.5 cm
Silver Etrog Container
ADDITIONAL INFO
Silver Etrog Container of oval form, beautifully engraved with floral and foliage patterns, with a cartouche at its front. The container is marked with maker's mark and with cypher 800 for silver fineness ("WB 800"). The lid opens and closes on an axis. The Etrog Container is positioned on four decorated legs. Its inside is gilded. Minute flaw to lid.
The Jewish holiday of Sukkot belongs to the cycle of the three pilgrim festivals: Pesach (Passover), Shavuot (Weeks) and Sukkot (Booths). According to tradition, Sukkot commemorates a founding event in the history of the Jewish people - the 40-year sojourn in the wilderness. It also marks a pivotal agriculture season - Ingathering. The bible calls for the taking of "Four Species" on Sukkot: Lulav (palm frond), Hadas (myrtle springs), Aravah (willow branch) and Etrog (citron). Sukkot articles include Sukkot Cups and Plates, Etrog Containers, Sukkah Decorations and more. The Etrog Containers are a late development and appear in many forms, amongst them ovoid, cylindrical and rectangular containers, ranging in style from extreme simplicity to great splendor.
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