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Palladio,Andrea

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Schinkel,Karl Friedrich

SCHINKEL,KARL FRIEDRICH

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Mizrach ("East"), a decoration hung on the walls of synagogue or home to indicate the direction of prayer, i.e. facing east towards Jerusalem. Designed and coloured like a Moslem prayer rug, this mizrach is from North Africa. Watercolour, 61,4 x 44,5 cm
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Mizrach ("East"), a decoration hung on the walls of synagogue or home to ind...

Shiviti, a decorative plaque set on the eastern wall of a synagogue, to indicate the direction of prayer toward Jerusalem. Design and colouring of this shiviti from Morocco is similar to Moslem prayer rugs. Watercolour, gold leaf and gold powder, 41 x 29,3 cm
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Shiviti, a decorative plaque set on the eastern wall of a synagogue, to indic...

Shiviti, a decorative plaque set on the eastern wall of a synagogue to indicate the direction of prayer towards Jerusalem. Under the stags, written in German: "In memory of Nathan Hoffmann, Odessa, February 28, 1890." Symmetrical paper cutout 82,7 x 41,9 cm
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Shiviti, a decorative plaque set on the eastern wall of a synagogue to indica...

Shiviti, a decorative plaque set on the eastern wall of a synagogue to indicate the direction of prayer towards Jerusalem. This Shiviti is in the form of a panoramic map of Israel. From Istanbul, Turkey, 1853. Paint, ink and collage on paper. 99 x 79 cm
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Shiviti, a decorative plaque set on the eastern wall of a synagogue to indica...

Shiviti, a decorative plaque set in the eastern wall of a synagogue, to indicate the direction of prayer towards Jerusalem. From USA, signed in Hebrew and English by Philip Cohen, 1861. Symmetrical paper cutout, 64,2 x 48,8 cm
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Shiviti, a decorative plaque set in the eastern wall of a synagogue, to indic...

Ark (Torah shrine) doors from the Butzian synagogue in Cracow, Poland. "Be strong as a leopard, light as an eagle, fleet as a deer and strong as a lion to do the will of thy father," is inscribed over the doors. Carved and painted wood, 130 x 96 cm
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Ark (Torah shrine) doors from the Butzian synagogue in Cracow, Poland. "Be s...

Ark (Torah shrine) curtain from Persia. Designed like a Moslem prayer rug, floral decorations, Star of David, Bible quotations. Embroidery on hand-quilted cotton, 114 x 76 cm
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Ark (Torah shrine) curtain from Persia. Designed like a Moslem prayer rug...

Torah cases, or tikim. The "Tik" was used in oriental communities instead of a Torah mantle. From Iraq or Yemen (left) and Calcutta, India. Wood, 100 x 30 x 98 cm
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Torah cases, or tikim. The "Tik" was used in oriental communities instead of a...

Torah case ("Tik"), which, in Jewish communities in North Africa, Yemen and countries east of Israel, replace the Torah mantle. From Kai Feng Fu, Honan Province, China. Behind the tik is a tallit, or prayer shawl from Shanghai. Wood, gilt and red laquer.
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Torah case ("Tik"), which, in Jewish communities in North Africa, Yemen and...

In a wall painting in the Sukkah of Fischach, Germany, members of the Jewish community walk behind a man carrying the Torah scroll. The others hold lulavim, palm branches. From Fischach, Germany, early 19th See also 30-05-04/9
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In a wall painting in the Sukkah of Fischach, Germany, members of the Jewish co...

Plate for the ceremony of Eruv Chatzerot. Each year before Passover, a matzah is placed in this plate and hung in the synagogue above the worshippers. From Jungholz, Germany, 1770. Carved and painted wood, 43 cm diameter.
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Plate for the ceremony of Eruv Chatzerot. Each year before Passover, a matza...

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,...