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The Bible (Old Testament)

THE BIBLE (OLD TESTAMENT)

The Jewish Museum New York

THE JEWISH MUSEUM NEW YORK

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Pitcher, used by the chevra kaddisha, or Jewish burial society, in their traditional annual festive meal. Here, two members of the chevra kaddisha prepare a body for burial. From Prague, Czech Republic. Ceramic, painted, H: 30 cm
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Pitcher, used by the chevra kaddisha, or Jewish burial society, in their...

Prayer book for a Chazzan, a rare example of an illustrated prayer book, opened on a page with a prayer for the welfare of all involved in the life of the synagogue and the community. From Poland, 16th or 17th. Vellum, 21,5 x 18,5 cm
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Prayer book for a Chazzan, a rare example of an illustrated prayer book,...

Micrographic painting of Zion,city of David.Two gnarled trees with psalters,harps,timbrels,pipes and cymbals according to psalm 150.In the center the City of David and the tombs of the kings of the House of David. Watercolour and ink on paper,38,5 x 31,5 cm
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Micrographic painting of Zion,city of David.Two gnarled trees with psalters,harp...

"Shpanyer band",from Eastern Europe,1910.This band was probably sewn onto a tallit (prayer shawl). Gilt silver,gold metallic thread on cotton, 77,5 x 12,75 cm
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"Shpanyer band",from Eastern Europe,1910.This band was probably sewn onto a tal...

Tallit (prayer shawl),from Yemen. Woven striped cloth,275 x 100 cm
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Tallit (prayer shawl),from Yemen. Woven striped cloth,275...

Embroidered bags for prayer shawls,from Morocco. Pierced and repoussee silver on velvet.The rooster on the left-hand bag is a symbol of good luck. 28 x 19 cm
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Embroidered bags for prayer shawls,from Morocco. Pierced and repoussee si...

Embroidered bag for prayer shawls,1870,from Philadelphia,Pennsylvania,USA.Embroidered by Charity Solis-Cohen for the Bar Mitzvah of her brother whose name is embroidered on the front. Silk,embroidered with silk thread,23 x 22,5 cm
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Embroidered bag for prayer shawls,1870,from Philadelphia,Pennsylvani...

Embroidered bag for prayer shawls.Made in the Far East for a Russian jew whose initials appear on Hebrew on the front of the bag and in Russian on the back. Satin,ambroidered with silk and metallic thread, 30,5 x 23,5 cm
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Embroidered bag for prayer shawls.Made in the Far East for a Russian jew whose...

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...

Embroidered bag for tefillim (philacteries),1900. From Russia. Velvet embroidered with silk,29 x 21,5 cm
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Embroidered bag for tefillim (philacteries),1900. From Russia....

Wall hanging "Yearning for Jerusalem";the Western wall, holy places and cypress trees.From Eastern Europe. Painted lace on brocade,107 x 107 cm
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Wall hanging "Yearning for Jerusalem";the Western wall, holy places and cypress...

Ketubah, a Jewish marriage contract from Persia. This contract of marriage is decorated with a traditional Persian symbol,the half-moon rising over lions. From Persia. Watercolour on paper, 95 x 68 cm
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Ketubah, a Jewish marriage contract from Persia. This contract of marriage is...