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ArtXVIIIᵉ–XIXᵉ siècle

Burial-society (Hevra Kaddisha) goblet from Bohemia

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גביע חברה קדישא מבוהמיה

Description

The hevra kaddisha, the society that cared for the dead, gathered for an annual banquet. Large goblets of enamelled glass or silver were used, painted with scenes of funerals and visiting the sick, and the members' names — precious records of communal life.

Features

Material
Verre émaillé ou argent
Provenance
Bohême

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