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Tefillin Bag
Unknown Artist/Maker19th century
The Jewish Museum, New York
New York, United States
The front of this tefillin bag shows the Western Wall of the Temple Mount together with the Temple and Midrash Shlomo (The School of Solomon).
The major motif on the reverse is a wreath of flowers above which is the following inscription: Jerusalem, the h[oly] c[ity], may it [be rebuilt speedily]." Within the wreath is the name of the owner, Moses/ s[on of] Samuel/HaLevi.
These bags were usually made by brides for their fiancés. Many were modeled after contemporary 19th century prints.
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Details
- Title: Tefillin Bag
- Creator: Unknown Artist/Maker
- Date Created: 19th century
- Location: Jerusalem, Israel, Asia
- Physical Dimensions: 11 × 8 in. (27.9 × 20.3 cm)
- Type: Ceremonial Art
- Rights: https://thejewishmuseum.org/about-this-site#terms-conditions
- External Link: View this object at thejewishmuseum.org
- Medium: Velvet: embroidered with cotton thread; cotton drawstring
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