Olive wood box, for storing sewing supplies. Eretz Israel, end of 19th century.
Olive wood; wood inlay; printing.
The rim of the lid is decorated with wood inlay - small diagonal pieces of wood. In the center of the lid a printed inscription: "Jerusalem". In the inner section, are small compartments for storing the sewing supplies and a velvet pillow. The upper tray is removable and has additional storing under it.
In the inside of the lid, behind glass, is inserted a photo of Hezekiah's pool (located in Jerusalem's old city) from the 19th century.
Length: 23.5 cm, width: 31.5 cm, height: 13 cm. One corner piece from the lid's frame is missing.Some slight damages on the base of the box.