ArtXVIIIᵉ–XIXᵉ siècle
Engraved Jewish personal seal and signet
Enrich the Great Bookחותם וחותמת אישית יהודית
Description
Jewish merchants, rabbis and notables used seals engraved with their name in Hebrew, sometimes with an emblem, to seal letters and deeds. These small objects of metal or hardstone document networks and authority within the communities.
Features
- Material
- Métal ou pierre dure
- Provenance
- Europe et Orient
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