Treasures of Jewish Heritage

The Jewish Museum, London

    ISBN: 978 1 85759 413 3

    Size: 280 x 240 mm / 9.4 x 11 in.

    Binding: Paperback

    Pages: 192

    In association with:

    Date published: May, 2006

    UK £19.95 /US $35

Highlights

  • A fascinating introduction to Judaica, and an invaluable resource for scholars
  • Stunning illustrations from an extraordinary collection and erudite writing on the major themes of Jewish life

Description

This richly illustrated and authoritative catalogue presents highlights from the outstanding collections of The Jewish Museum, London, which houses one of the world’s finest collections of Jewish ceremonial art. It includes specialist essays on the range of media represented within the collection (Manuscripts, Prints and Drawings, Life Cycle objects, Silver and Textiles), plus essays on the Jewish East End, refugees from Nazism and the diverse patterns of Jewish migration to Britain. Throughout, objects from the Museum’s collection are beautifully reproduced.

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