Auction 18

Hevrat Rochtzim tzedakah box made of iron – Europe, 19th century.

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Cast iron, in the center is an engraving of “Hevrat Rochtzim.” Perforated lid (for putting coins inside), connected by an axis, with a tab for locking and a handle for carrying. The Hevrat Rochtzim are part of the Hevra Kadisha, their job is to wash the dead, every organ separately according to a special order, while saying verses from the Song of Songs. Height: 11cm, diameter: 8cm. Generally very good condition.