Israel Museum Pewter Mezuzah Case With Adaptation of 17th Century German Silver Bible Binding

Blackened Pewter

Size of mezuzah case: 3.9" / 10 cm

Space for parchment: 3.2" / 8 cm

With its special and detailed background, this mezuzah case from the Israel Museum collection will make a wonderful addition to your collection of ritual objects. Made from blackened pewter, this mezuzah is adorned with an intricate lacework pattern that is adapted from the silver binding of a 17^th century Bible from Augsburg Germany. The Hebrew word "Shadai," one of the names for God, is prominently displayed in the middle of the design. A blend of various traditional motifs, this mezuzah case is a lovely expression of the rich legacy of Jewish religious history.

Please note: Mezuzah scroll not included.

This item comes with a certificate of authenticity from the Israel Museum, Jerusalem.  Enclosed is a short description of its historical background in English and Hebrew.

Israel's largest cultural institution, the Israel Museum, based in the Holy City of Jerusalem, is dedicated to recording and safeguarding the relics that chronicle the tale of the Jewish people. Housing thousands of years of ancient artifacts pertaining to Jewish culture all over the world, the Israel Museum’s mission is to educate and encourage knowledge of Judaism’s rich and fascinating history to people all over the globe. One of their methods of fulfilling this dream is to create stunning replicas and adaptations of the original pieces in their encyclopedic collections and distribute them worldwide. With each captivating replication comes its own certification of authenticity, as well as a brief summary of that piece’s historical background in both Hebrew and English.