| Author |
Shalom Sabar. |
| Editor & Curator |
Iris Fishof. |
| Imprint |
Jerusalem, Israel, 1993. 199 pp., illustrations: 62 col., 45 b&w, 33.8 × 24.2 cm. Hebrew. |
| ISBN |
9652781123 (Hebrew edition); 9652781126 (English edition) |
| Location |
Israel Museum (7 December 1993–11 June 1994) |
| Description |
Decorated ketubbot, grouped and discussed according to their dominant iconographical motifs. In-depth introductory essay on the ketubbah, followed by individual essays (each with exhibits) on the Gate Motif, the Holy City and the Temple, the Bridal Couple, National Emblems, and Floral and Animal Motifs. Includes images of comparative material. 61 items. |
| main keywords |
GATEWAY AS SYMBOLJERUSALEM AS SYMBOLKETUBBOTTEMPLE OF JERUSALEM IN ART/ARCHITECTURE |
| minor keywords |
CoinsHaggadotHanukkah lampsHebrew illuminated manuscripts, Ashkenaz, 12th–14th CHenna ceremony/objectsMaps, JerusalemPaintingsPlatesPrinted booksTorah Arks |