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Besamim containers are an integral part of the Jewish Havdalah ceremony, a Jewish ritual that marks the end of the holy Sabbath, the spice essence is used for blessing, and the spice smell is perceived as enhancing the Jewish spirit after the pleasantry of the Shabbat before returning to daily routine. This particular container is made of olive wood, a material deeply associated with the Holy Land, and features medallions depicting Jerusalem. The style and craftsmanship suggest it may have been produced by or in the style of the Bezalel School of Arts and Crafts in Jerusalem, which was established in 1906 and became renowned for its high-quality decorative arts, often incorporating Jewish themes and local materials like olive wood.