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Tallit Katan or Arba Kanfot (four corners) with tzitzit,worn by strictly orthodox jews as a constant reminder to observe all commandments of the Torah. Crochted cotton from Portsmouth,England,1901. 86,5 x 22,6 cm
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Tallit Katan or Arba Kanfot (four corners) with tzitzit,worn by strictly...

Wimpel or Torah binder.The swaddling cloths used during circumcision were then cut and sewn together to form a long strip which could be painted or embroidered.From Trinidad,Colorado,USA."For Gilbert Sanders,July 8,1889" Undyed linen with pigments and silk threads,358 x 24 cm
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Wimpel or Torah binder.The swaddling cloths used during circumcision were then c...

Torah and ornaments (miniature),from Russia,late 19th. Mantle:silk,velvet,metallic threads,gold sequins. Torah finger:coral,gold,semi-precious stones. 8x9,5 cm
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Torah and ornaments (miniature),from Russia,late 19th. Mantle:silk,velvet,metal...

Rimon - the headpieces on the staves on which the Torah scroll is rolled. First half 19th,from Palestine. It shows the Tablets of the Law. Brass,20,7 x 6,8 cm
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Rimon - the headpieces on the staves on which the Torah scroll is rolled....