Phylactery Case

• Artist: Jewish (Culture)
• Medium: Silver, leather
• Geographical Location: Germany
• Dates: 1885
• Dimensions: 2 x 2 1/8 in. (5.1 x 5.4 cm)
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H29, 2J
• Accession Number: 50.117.5
• Image: "Closed", 50.117.5_closed_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2004

Catalogue Description:
Silver Phylactery case. Teffilin for the head, stylized floral, tree and star ornamentation, leather attachments. Condition: Fair, some stains and tarnish, leather in poor condition.