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Late 19th Century German Silver Etrog Container

$17,000
£12,947.78
€15,494.04
CA$24,228.05
A$24,629.60
CHF 14,253.13
MX$327,419.26
NOK 159,915.12
SEK 170,343.39
DKK 115,797.73

About the Item

A magnificent late 19th century German silver etrog container of exceptional artistic quality, richly decorated with a highly detailed repoussé and chased depiction of a family gathered within a sukkah during the festival of Sukkot. This remarkable ceremonial object combines masterful silversmithing with deep symbolic and religious significance, serving both as a functional container for the etrog and as an expressive work of Judaica art. The domed upper section of the hinged container is centered with an elaborate embossed cartouche portraying a lively Sukkot scene. Seated around a table upon a carefully rendered stone tiled floor are members of a family enjoying a festive holiday meal within the sukkah. The figures are beautifully chased with expressive facial features, flowing garments, and animated gestures that bring the scene vividly to life. At the center, a daughter is shown serving food to the assembled guests, adding warmth and movement to the composition. The sukkah itself is richly decorated, with hanging ornaments and decorative garlands suspended beneath the roof covering of schach, which is rendered with extraordinary detail and texture overhead. Flanking the table on either side are realistic potted plants that further enhance the festive and domestic atmosphere of the scene. Surrounding the central cartouche is an ornate border of finely detailed grape clusters entwined with scrolling vines and grape leaves, motifs traditionally associated with abundance and the harvest festival of Sukkot. Between the grapevine border and the central scene is an elegant rope-twist design framing the composition and adding depth and refinement to the overall decoration. The hinged upper half opens to reveal a gilded interior intended for housing the etrog used during the holiday. The lower section of the container is equally impressive, decorated with large flowing acanthus leaf motifs engraved and embossed on both front and back, each tied gracefully with ribbon designs below. Engraved on one side in Hebrew is the dedication: “אפרים בן החבר רבי יצחק נייזטאדט,” indicating that the container was made for Ephraim, son of Rabbi Yitzchak Neustadt. On the opposite side appears the biblical verse: “ולקחתם לכם ביום הראשון פרי עץ הדר,” referring to the commandment of taking the etrog during Sukkot. Flanking these inscriptions are two finely embossed realistic potted plants that echo the decorative elements found on the upper section. Combining religious symbolism, exceptional repoussé workmanship, and finely executed narrative decoration, this extraordinary German silver etrog container stands as a remarkable example of late 19th century ceremonial Judaica and decorative silver artistry. 10.5ozt Weight
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)Width: 6.19 in (15.7 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silver,Embossed,Engraved
  • Place of Origin:
    Germany
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5281250202802

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