Metal Cutout Spice Box, Jerusalem

• Metal cutout design
• For Havdalah besamim
• Jerusalem skyline motif
• 2" x 1.5"
• Housewarming gift
• Designed by Yair Emanuel

Intro

Add a piece of Jerusalem to your Havdalah table with this besamim spice box, its blue body wrapped in a silver metal cutout skyline of domes, arches, and palms. The Jerusalem imagery carries a sense of heritage and connection, fitting for the moment Shabbat gives way to the new week. Perforated holes in the lid let the fragrance of the spices rise, and the piece is designed by Jerusalem artist Yair Emanuel.

Build and Use

Used to hold besamim for the Havdalah blessing, the spice box is built from anodized metal with a hand cut metal band wrapped around its center. The perforated cap releases the scent of the spices inside, and the box stands about 2 inches tall and 1.5 inches wide. Its compact size suits a small handful of cloves or other fragrant spices for weekly use.

Gift Ideas

A besamim spice box makes a thoughtful gift for a housewarming, wedding, or engagement, especially for someone furnishing their first Jewish home. It also suits a bar or bat mitzvah gift or an anniversary present tied to the Jewish calendar. Its small size makes it easy to give alongside a Havdalah candle or kiddush cup as part of a larger set.

Care Instructions

Wipe the spice box clean with a soft, dry cloth to keep the metal cutout band bright. Avoid soaking it in water or using abrasive cleaners, and store it dry between uses.