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Ḥavvot Yair (The Villages of Yair): On Ceremonial Objects

Yair Ḥayim Bacharach

1699

Silver oval container of decorative leaf design and woven, embroidered case next to it.

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De Pinto Etrog Container

Late 17th Century

Manuscript page with drawing of building complex with inner courtyards.

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Synagogue in K’ai-fêng (Kaifeng, China)

Jean Domenge

1722

Set of curved doors with carving of peacock-shaped pitcher filled with foliage and fruit extending to top of door.

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Doors to the Bimah, Rema Synagogue (Krakow)

Early 18th Century

Lithograph with Hebrew title, two portraits of men on either side of Hebrew text, and drawings of figures holding flags along the bottom.

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Simḥat Torah Flag

S. M. Sochora

1902

Printed page of English text with several signatures throughout.

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Ketubah Abstract

Nathan Marcus Adler

1885

Two-seater bench with central armrest, decorated on the seat backs with ritual objects and Hebrew text.

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Circumcision Bench

ca. 1805

Single page in ink on vellum featuring image of throne in center with bird of prey above, surrounded by Hebrew writing.

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Amulet for the Protection of Women and Newborn Children

18th century

Wood wall piece with bold Hebrew letters and flowers

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Omer Calendar

18th century

Aramaic text in center and around edge, with angels blowing trumpets at top, and floral decoration on either side.

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Ketubah (Rome)

1754

Paper with Hebrew text in the shape of an astrolabe.

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Sukkah Decoration

Israel David Luzzatto

ca. 1775

Wooden sofa with upholstered seat, featuring an image of clasped hands and Hebrew inscription on seat back.

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Wedding Sofa

1838