Silver Judaica
From the Collection of the Jewish Museum in Prague
Distributed for the Karolinum Press, Charles University
315 pages
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530 color plates
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6 1/2 x 8 1/2
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© 2012
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Table of Contents

Contents
Introduction
1. The Structure of the Collection, Chronology, and Regions of Production
2. Silver Objects of Foreign Make in the Jewish Museum’s Collection
3. Characteristics and Typical Features of Domestic Production of Silver Judaica
4. Jewish Makers in Bohemia, Moravia, and Silesia
5. Christian Makers of Judaica in Bohemia
6. Christian Makers of Judaica in Moravia and Silesia
7. The Compulsory Purchase of Synagogue Silver 1809-1810
Catalogue
A Note on the Catalogue
I. Torah Shields
II. Torah Crowns
III. Torah Finials
IV. Torah Pointers
V. Levite Pitchers and Basins
VI. Etrog Containers
VII. Alms Boxes
VIII. Charity Dishes
IX. Combs
X. Cups and Beakers
XI. Lights
XII. Spice Boxes
XIII. Mixed
Index
Localities
Makers by Name
Makers by Initials
First Names
Surnames
Bibliography
About the Author
1. The Structure of the Collection, Chronology, and Regions of Production
2. Silver Objects of Foreign Make in the Jewish Museum’s Collection
3. Characteristics and Typical Features of Domestic Production of Silver Judaica
4. Jewish Makers in Bohemia, Moravia, and Silesia
5. Christian Makers of Judaica in Bohemia
6. Christian Makers of Judaica in Moravia and Silesia
7. The Compulsory Purchase of Synagogue Silver 1809-1810
Catalogue
A Note on the Catalogue
I. Torah Shields
II. Torah Crowns
III. Torah Finials
IV. Torah Pointers
V. Levite Pitchers and Basins
VI. Etrog Containers
VII. Alms Boxes
VIII. Charity Dishes
IX. Combs
X. Cups and Beakers
XI. Lights
XII. Spice Boxes
XIII. Mixed
Index
Localities
Makers by Name
Makers by Initials
First Names
Surnames
Bibliography
About the Author
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