ArtXVIIIᵉ–XIXᵉ siècle
Silk Torah mantle (Me'il) from Salonica
Enrich the Great Bookמעיל תורה ממשי מסלוניקי
Description
In the great Sephardi community of Salonica, Torah scrolls were dressed in silk me'ilim embroidered in gold, donated by families in memory of the dead or in thanksgiving. The embroidery and dedications reflect a rich textile heritage now largely lost.
Features
- Material
- Soie brodée
- Provenance
- Grèce (Salonique)
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