Antique Ottoman Soap Making Mold, Jerusalem, Palestine, 19th century.
The mold is made of wood and hand carved with a bird figure.
These kinds of molds / patterns were made in Jerusalem in the 19th century under the Ottoman Empire regimen; they were especially made to make soaps for tourists and pilgrims.
Many different patterns were made to suit the wide varied of cultures that arrived to Jerusalem.
For a wider commentary please see “Arts & Crafts of 19th century Israel”, edited by Yona Fischer, published by the Israel museum in Jerusalem, 1979.
S/N:  0099-4548
$235 $118
CONDITION
Very good, minor crack.
WEIGHT
28gr / 0.9oz.
MEASUREMENTS
Diameter – 4.5cm / 1.77in.
MARKS
Apparently unmarked.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Questions
We are happy to provide fast customer service.
Email us 24 hours a day regarding any issue or question
[contact-form-7 404 "Not Found"]