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Mezuzá

século 19/20

Jewish Museum of Sao Paulo

Jewish Museum of Sao Paulo
São Paulo , Brazil

The mezuzah is fixed on the right sides of doorposts of Jewish houses as indicated by the prayer "Shema Yisrael" (literally, "Hear, o Israel", the main prayer of Judaism that affirms divine uniqueness). A scroll with this prayer is placed inside it.
Silver Mezuzah shaped like a minaret, embossed with floral, arabesque and geometric motifs. At the extremities, dome shapes with fixed rings. Contains a prayer with Hebrew inscription on parchment.

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  • Title: Mezuzá
  • Date Created: século 19/20
  • Location Created: Israel
  • Physical Dimensions: h 24,2 x w 4,5 x d 2,5 cm
  • Rights: Museu Judaico de São Paulo
  • Medium: silver
Jewish Museum of Sao Paulo

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