Spice box, c. 1800, Giovacchino Belli, Italian, 1756–1822, 7 15/16 × 2 5/8 × 2 5/8 in. ( × × cm), Silver, Italy, 18th-19th century, Havdalah is a Jewish religious ceremony that marks the symbolic end of Shabbat and the beginning of a new week. Fragrant spices used in the ritual are kept in a special box, often beautifully fashioned from silver. Whereas Ashkenazic Jews used myrtle for Havdalah, nutmeg is also documented in Italy for this purpose. Jews in Rome often follow a local tradition of using rosemary. This example was designed by Giovacchino Belli

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