| Editor & Curator |
Cissy Grossman. |
| Collection |
Michael and Judy Steinhardt. |
| Imprint |
New York City, USA, 1993. 40 pp., illustrations: 3 col., 47 b&w, 28 × 21.6 cm. English. |
| ISBN |
1884300006 |
| Location |
HUC-JIR Museum, New York (Opening: September 1993) |
| Description |
Ceremonial objects and other items from this exceptional private collection. Introductory essay by Cissy Grossman, “Breaking the Code: Finding Meaning in Jewish Works of Art” discusses several pieces in detail, touching upon questions of iconography, style and patronage. Descriptive entries. 131 items. |
| main keywords |
CEREMONIAL OBJECTSTORAH ORNAMENTS |
| minor keywords |
AmuletsArchaeological findsBesamimCircumcision implements/objectsEtrog containersHanukkah lampsHoly Land souvenirsKetubbotKiddush cupsPaintingsPesach pillow coversPesach platesPesach plates, 3-tieredPesach towel coversPidyon ha-Ben platesRimmonimScrolls of Esther, engraved bordersSeals/Stamps, ancientShabbat lampsSmoking implementsTassTorah Arks, miniatureTzedakah boxes/containersWedding ringsYad |
| Related ephemera |
Exhibition checklist presented in seven groups, with explanatory texts throughout, with basic and descriptive entries, 7 pp., 28 × 21.5 cm. |