Purim Charity Plate
Artist Unknown
1590–1611
Image
This Purim charity plate was made in Dordrecht in the Netherlands between 1590 and 1611. It was used by Jews living in The Hague.
Credits
Collection Jewish Historical Museum, Amsterdam, MB00101. On loan from the Portuguese Jewish Community Amsterdam.
Published in: The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization, vol. 5.
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