Bone gragger. [Eastern Europe, 19th century].
Carved bone; cut silver; glue and rivets.
The body of the gragger is carved as two overlapping flags with arms. On the top flag appears in ink the word "Esther" (Hebrew). Attached with a rivet, between the two flags, is an additional rectangular part. Placed on the rectangle is a small polygon stage with the inscription "Purim", topped with a small silver flag.
Height: 14 cm. Width: 11 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Cracks. Bends. Parts are glued to each other. One on the flag's arms is lacking.
See similar item in the Israel Museum collection, item no. B68.0038 106/105.