Jewish. <em>Phylactery Case</em>, 1885. Silver, leather, 2 x 2 1/8 in. (5.1 x 5.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Anti-Defamation League of the B'nai Brith, 50.117.5. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 50.117.5_closed_PS2.jpg)

Phylactery Case

Artist:Jewish

Medium: Silver, leather

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:1885

Dimensions: 2 x 2 1/8 in. (5.1 x 5.4 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 50.117.5

Image: 50.117.5_closed_PS2.jpg,closed

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.

Brooklyn Museum