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Zakhor
RitualXIXe–XXe siècle

Embroidered silk tallit bag from Persia

Enrich the Great Book

תיק טלית ממשי רקום מפרס

Description

Prayer-shawl pouch of silk or termeh (woven cashmere) embroidered with flowers and boteh in the manner of Persian textiles. The flap sometimes bears a Hebrew inscription or the owner's name. An everyday synagogue object reflecting the textile refinement of Iran.

Features

Material
Soie brodée
Provenance
Perse (Iran)

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