Fine Art, Chinese Art from the Estate of Albert Bitton, Decorative Art Including Judaica and Antique Jewelry
Lot 21762:
Engraved brass.
Height: 21 cm
Condition: Consistent with age.
Provenance: Estate of Prof. Victor Deutsch
Notes: The earliest surviving spice towers are from the mid 16th century, Germany and in a form similar to this example, with hinged doors on the lower part. See: “Spice Towers”, Chaya Benjamin (ed.), Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1982, pp. 11-12, pl. V, VI.
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