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Prayer Shawl Bag
Unknown Artist/Makerearly 20th century
The Jewish Museum, New York
New York, United States
Prayer shawl bags like this one derive their colorful effect from the openwork case combined with a red, black or green velvet lining. This example is stamped with a hallmark used after the establishment of the French Protectorate in 1912. The Hebrew inscription reads, "Yehiya son of Raphael Ohana, May G[od] p[rotect] and [sustain him]"
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Details
- Title: Prayer Shawl Bag
- Creator: Unknown Artist/Maker
- Date Created: early 20th century
- Location: Meknes, Morocco, Africa
- Physical Dimensions: 7 1/2 × 10 in (19 × 25.5 cm)
- Type: Ceremonial Art
- Rights: https://thejewishmuseum.org/about-this-site#terms-conditions
- External Link: View this object at thejewishmuseum.org
- Medium: Metal: pierced, engraved, and gilt; silk velvet; cotton
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