The fish-shaped spice container—a Judaic balsaminka—embodies the meticulous silver craftsmanship of Central Europe at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Crafted using precise mechanical joining and movable segments, its surface features engraved geometric patterns on the head and upper body, while semicircular, serrated panels recall the texture of fish scales. Distinct mechanical joints connect these segments, allowing them to move—a characteristic element of such ritual objects. The fins and tail are hand-shaped, their symmetrical linear engravings echoing the anatomy of a fish with attention to proportion and rhythm. The delicate, cool-satin finish of lightly patinated silver combines with subtle shading: the recessed areas show gentle darkening, accentuating the hand-worked details. Two small marks are visible on the tail: one illegible, the other a monogram 'AS.' Measuring 14.6 cm in length, 4 cm in height, and 2.2 cm in width with a weight of 55
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Height4 cm
Depth14 cm
Width2 cm
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Width2 cm
Height4 cm
Depth14 cm
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