925 Electroformed Sterling Silver
(base metal core)
Height: 2.8" / 7 cm
Diameter: 2.3" / 6 cm
Elaborate foliate designs embellish each panel of this ten-sided Kiddush cup from Morocco, made by Shlomo Fereira. Hebrew inscriptions around the rim read: "A cup full of the blessings of the Lord for the Holy Sabbath and the Holy Days" and "Made by Shlomo Fereira, Emissary from the Holy City of Jerusalem."
This item comes with a certificate of authenticity of the Israel Museum, Jerusalem. Enclosed is a small description of its historical background in English and Hebrew.
The Israel Museum, Jerusalem