Spice box c. 1800
giovacchinobelli
3d sculpting
circular oval feature
silver
wedding photograph
3d printed part
rounded shape
jewelry design
virtual 3d design
round design
3d shape
round circular shape
italy
This silver spice box, crafted by Giovacchino Belli around 1800, features a unique design resembling a stylized artichoke. The intricate detailing of the sculpted scales and the delicate beaded trim on the base showcase the artisan's craftsmanship. This piece reflects the Neoclassical style popular in the late 18th century and early 19th century, characterized by its emphasis on symmetry, balance, and classical motifs.
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Havdalah is a Jewish religious ceremony that marks the symbolic end of Shabbat and the beginning of a new week. Fragrant spices used in the ritual are kept in a special box, often beautifully fashioned from silver. Whereas Ashkenazic Jews used myrtle for Havdalah, nutmeg is also documented in Italy for this purpose. Jews in Rome often follow a local tradition of using rosemary. This example was designed by Giovacchino Belli, the most celebrated Roman silversmith of his age, who worked for the Pope and wealthy noble families in the early 19th century. With architectural elements derived from classical antiquity, and the pierced pine cone adapted from Dionysian iconography of ancient Greece and Rome, Belli's Spice box follows the most advanced fashion of the neo-classical period.
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