Miniature Besamim Box (Spice Box) of Spherical Form on Three Feet, 935 Silver Filigree

Besamim box ("hadas for spices") used for smelling spices during the Havdalah ceremony at the close of the Sabbath.
The piece is designed as a spherical box with an opening lid, resting on a base with three stable feet.
All ornamentation is executed in delicate and intricate filigree — a masterwork of twisted fine silver wire forming an airy lace pattern that allows the fragrance of the spices to diffuse.
At the crown of the piece, at the apex of the tapering dome, a red coral cabochon is set.
The piece bears a double mark on both interior surfaces (both the base of the box and the interior of the lid). The stamped inscription "Made in Israel" alongside the high purity grade (935) associates the piece with the golden age of Israeli silversmithing and Judaica craftsmanship (the 1950s through the 1970s).
Such pieces were often created by skilled artisans of Middle Eastern origin (such as Yemenite immigrants who brought with them a supreme filigree tradition) or in dedicated export workshops.
Height: 5.5 cm.
Diameter: 3.3 cm.
18 g.
The piece is well preserved and in very fine condition for its age; light wear, predominantly patina.