Antique Holy Land Olive Wood Box with Hebrew Inscription, Jerusalem, 19th Century

Solid olive wood box, hand-joined in the Holy Land in the 19th century and carried home by a pilgrim, with an inked Hebrew inscription across the lid and a brass keyhole at the front. The serpentine grain is the real thing, and handling has worn it to a deep honey colour. There are inked marks and light scratches from age, but the box is sound, the lid closes true and the brass hinges still work as they should.

Details

• Hand-crafted box of solid olive wood, Holy Land / Israel, 19th century
• Inked Hebrew inscription on the lid, in the manner of traditional Jerusalem keepsake boxes
• Strongly figured, serpentine olive wood grain with a rich honeyed patina
• Hinged lid with brass hinges and a brass keyhole escutcheon to the front (no key present)
• Approximate dimensions: 17 cm wide, 12 cm deep, 10 cm high
• Condition: honest age and use, with inked marks, minor surface scratches and patina; structurally sound, lid sits true
• A genuine antique pilgrim keepsake casket, not a modern reproduction

Pairs well with our Rare Burmese Kammavaca Ordination Manuscript.

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