Photo © The Israel Museum, Jerusalem |
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Bracelet hoard
Jerusalem Fatimid period, 11th century Silver, repousse Israel Antiquities Authority Accession number: IAA 1986-626, 1986-627, 1986-628, 1986-629, 1986-630, 1986-631 |
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Bracelets were a popular component of dowries, as attested by a Jewish marriage contract (ketubbah) from the Cairo Geniza. 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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