Phylactery Case

• Artist: Jewish (Culture)
• Medium: Silver, leather
• Geographical Location: Germany
• Dates: 1885
• Dimensions: 2 3/8 x 2 in. (6 x 5.1 cm)
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H29, 2J
• Accession Number: 50.117.3
• Image: 50.117.3_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2004

Catalogue Description:
Silver Phylactery case. Teffilin for the arm, decorated with stylized floral and tree ornaments, leather attachments. Condition: Fair, stained and discolored which was caused by cleaning solutions, leather attachments in poor condition.