Unique collectible item! Very tiny Tefillin Batim (cases), allegedly the tiniest in the world. The size of the part called "ketzitzah" is only 0.6 cm! Width of all sides, as is brought ‘Halacha L’Moshe M’Sinai’ that the square must be accurate and equal. The width of the base (Titura) is 1.5 cm and even with the extra extension (ma’avarta) it’s not more than 2 cm.
The case of the Tefillin shel Yad, the size is a bit larger, the ketzitzah almost 1 cm width, and expanse with the extra extension (ma’avarta) a bit more than 2 cm.
The parchment in the Tefillin cases, is the work of rare art and special technique and unknown these days, as the parchment is extremely thin, so that the Parshiot fit inside the minuscule Tefillin cases, written almost micro-graphic.
The Tefillin straps are curled up as original, and condition is fare, it seems to be Kosher in retrospect. The strap knot (Kesher) of the ‘Tefillin shel Rosh’ is according the ruling of the Geonim and according to the ‘Rosh’, as was the tradition of the times of Rishonim and also as the Yemenite custom.
It is unknown if this miniature Tefillin was made under the circumstances, due to persecution, inquisition, and raging storms in the world experienced by the Jews, or for different reasons.
Placed in a blue velvet bag, from more recent times, old and reserved. Hebrew and international initial lettering of the owner embroidered on the velvet.
Physical condition fair, not verified if Kosher.
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