Photo © The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, by Avi Ganor |
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Kiddush cup
Augsburg, Germany 1797-99 Silversmith: Jacob Friedrich Biller (master 1782-1810) Silver, repoussé, engraved and gilt Marks: city, and artist Inscribed in Hebrew: "Observe the Sabbath Day and keep it holy, as the Lord your God commanded you" [Deuteronomy 5: 12] Marks H: 13.4; Diam: 7.1 cm The Stieglitz Collection was donated to the Museum with the contribution of Erica and Ludwig Jesselson, New York, to American Friends of the Israel Museum Accession number: B86.0113 ; 133/267 |
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Publications: Benjamin, Chaya, The Stieglitz Collection: Masterpieces of Jewish Art, The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1987, English / Hebrew 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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