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An Exclusive Silver Fish Formed Spice Container, Russia Circa 1800

$9,200
£7,019.37
€7,991
CA$12,930.70
A$14,213.99
CHF 7,462.28
MX$169,014.58
NOK 95,832.61
SEK 87,293.15
DKK 59,705.61

About the Item

Head of spice container is designed in an oncoming wave pattern with two ruby colored gemstone eyes. Hinge set at neck for easy opening to refill spices. Decorated with elegant moving scales along the body. Marked at tailfin. Hebrew inscription "Besamim", meaning Spices, engraved beautifully on side of topmost scale. 2.16ozt
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 5.91 in (15 cm)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5281235092382

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