tankard shape with hinged lid and slot in top of lid; decorated with Hebrew, lions and floral motifs

Tzedakah (justice or charity) box, early 20th century

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Gift of Harold and Mickey Smithexpand_more  98.136.11

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This tzedakah box is based on the traditional 18th century form of a converted tankard or cup, which were often made of copper or pewter.

Details
Title
Tzedakah (justice or charity) box
Role
Artist
Accession Number
98.136.11
Provenance
(Antiques shop, Budapest, Hungary); Collection of Harold & Mickey Smith purchased 1981; Gift to the MIA in 1998
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tankard shape with hinged lid and slot in top of lid; decorated with Hebrew, lions and floral motifs