Three silver bowls. [Afghanistan? first half of 20th century]. Silver; engraving. One bowl with a fine engraving of the blessing “Baruch Ata…”, five fish and a Star of David (with the Hebrew letters מג”ן דו”ד within the six triangles). A turquoise stone is set in the center of the Star of David; the second bowl with a simple engraving of a Star of David with “Zion” in it; the third bowl is not engraved. Such bowls were used by Afghani Jews for drinking Arak on festive occasions. Diameter: 9-9.5 cm. Good condition. Some bends and stains.