ArtXVIIᵉ–XVIIIᵉ siècle
Marriage plaque (nuptial Mizrah) from Italy
Enrich the Great Bookלוח נישואין מאיטליה
Description
Beyond the marriage contract, Italian communities produced decorative sheets connected to weddings — poems, blessings, the arms of the united families — painted on parchment. These objects attest to the refinement and lineage pride of Italian Jewry.
Features
- Material
- Parchemin peint
- Provenance
- Italie
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