Photo © Israel Museum, Jerusalem, by Nahum Slapak |
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Bracelets (mania de ĉatón)
Izmir, Turkey Late 19th century Gold, stamped and hammered L: 17-20; W: 8.3-8.5 cm Purchase, Jacques Lévy Fund, Barcelona Accession number: B83.0202, B85.1049 |
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Bracelets were among the most important gifts to be received by a bride, and they were usually given by her father. They were regarded as prestigious items and would reflect her status as a married woman. They were presented as a pair, and were worn on both wrists. The bracelet consists of parallel chains welded at each end to a flat plaque. The plaques are fastened together by a pin and hinge. Publications: Juhasz, Esther, ed., Sephardi Jews in the Ottoman Empire: Aspects of Material Culture, The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1989, English / Hebrew The Jewish World 365 Days, from the Collections of The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York, U.S.A., 2004 Exhibition: Highlights of the Judaica and Jewish Ethnography Collections Online Digital presentation of this object was made possible by: The Ridgefield Foundation, New York, in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir |
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