The containers in the Pharma section

[MarcoP]

Hi everyone,
thought it would be worthwhile highlighting the following:
a quick Google search for Besamim (jewish spice containers used during Havdalah) brings up some interesting examples, both in metal and wood. They often have feet too!

examples:
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these are nice too:
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I'm sure someone out there must have noticed this before... anyone have any good pictures of besamim from the 14th/15thC?

Thank you VViews, these Havdalah besamim are great!
Of course, those with a circular section seem particularly relevant. The custom of making them look like a model tower (square section, banner on top etc.) apparently only started "from around the sixteenth century":
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I attach a couple of examples from Germany, XV Century (from the Center of Jewish Art You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.)

The triple / quadruple leaf-shaped feet I find particularly peculiar appear for instance in You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view. You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.