Hexagonal column of red mahogany mounted between a hexagonal base and top of Gabon ebony. The top is removable, however, to permit insertion of the spices, and consists of an Eilat stone set in sterling silver, framed by a silver wire braid. The hexagonal shape alludes to the 6-pointed star emblematic of Judaism, and the 6 days of the week leading to the Sabbath. The Sabbath, being the crowning jewel of the week, is represented by an Eilat stone from Israel.
All pieces are individually handcrafted.
As a result, no two pieces will be identical. The shape of the Eilat stone, in particular, will vary somewhat from piece to piece.