small rectangular case with hinged lid; square filigree 'cage' with floral designs and 2 panels of paired crowned lions; scalloped grid incised overall

Tefillin (prayer container) box (one of a pair), early 20th century

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Gift of Harold and Mickey Smithexpand_more  2001.177.1.2

Details
Title
Tefillin (prayer container) box (one of a pair)
Role
Artist
Accession Number
2001.177.1.2
Provenance
(Moriah Galleries, New York); Collection of Harold & Mickey Smith, St. Paul, Minnesota purchased 1976; Gift to the MIA in 2001.
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small rectangular case with hinged lid; square filigree 'cage' with floral designs and 2 panels of paired crowned lions; scalloped grid incised overall