Ethrog Container. Eretz Israel, [late 19th century].
Olive wood; ink.
Oval container, with carved decorations - images of the Holy Places: Western Wall (in front), Rachel's Tomb, Cave of Patriarchs, "Ir Zion" and the Temple Mount. On the panels of the box – inlaid colorful pieces of wood and the names of the above mentioned sites. On the lid appears the verse "…you shall take…seven days" (Hebrew). Height: 7 cm, width: 15.5 cm, length: 10 cm. Fair-good condition. No cloth lining. Slight damages.