Smoked Brass Netilat Yedayim Cup, Two Handled

• Smoked brass finish
• Two handled design
• 5.5" x 4.5"
• For netilat yedayim
• Wedding or housewarming
• Designed by Yair Emanuel

Intro

Bring a piece of daily ritual into your home with this netilat yedayim cup, formed in a deep smoked brass finish with a two handled design for pouring from either side. The Hebrew inscription reads 'al netilat yedayim,' marking the cup's use for the morning hand washing that begins the day. Cut from a single curved sheet, the metal carries a mottled, fire darkened patina that shifts between copper and black across its surface. Designed by Jerusalem artist Yair Emanuel, whose work has shaped Jewish ritual objects for over two decades.

Build and Use

Formed from brass and finished with a smoked, hand darkened patina, the cup carries the inscribed blessing for netilat yedayim near its base. The two handled shape lets it be filled and poured from either side, one hand at a time. It measures about 5.5 by 4.5 inches, with a depth of 2 inches, sized to sit comfortably by a sink or basin.

Gift Ideas

The cup makes a natural gift for a wedding, housewarming, or bar or bat mitzvah, marking a home where daily ritual is honored. It suits an engagement or anniversary as well, or any gift for someone furnishing a Jewish home. The rich, one of a kind patina gives each cup its own character, adding to its appeal as a lasting gift.

Care Instructions

Wipe the cup dry after each use to preserve the smoked brass finish. Avoid abrasive cleaners or polish, since these can strip the patina, and hand wash only.