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Metalwork
Oval Sideboard Dish
Michael Heckel, (Augsburg, Germany, 1685 - 1726, Augsburg, Germany)
Heckel, Michael
Germany
1685 - 1726
Male
18 1/2 x 22 in. (47 x 55.9 cm)
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Silver
Silver
ca. 1690
1685
1695
Metalwork
1974.89
item
Memorial Art Gallery
3/13/2001
74.89 SL1
slide
2 x 2
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glossy
8x10
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negative
4x5
00/00/00
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74.89DI1
digital image
top
00/00/00
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74.89DI#2
digital image
2/22/2010
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Metalwork
Kiddush Cup
Attributed to Hieronymus Mittnacht, (Active in Augsburg, Germany, d. 1769)
Mittnacht, Hieronymus
Germany
- 1769
Male
Primary
8 in. (20.3 cm)
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Silver
Silver
1763-1765?
1763
1765
judaica, kiddush cups
Metalwork
The Memorial Art Gallery recently acquired several outstanding examples of Jewish ceremonial art from the collection of Central Synagogue, the oldest Jewish house of worship in continuous use in New York City. All seven objects were made in southern Germany, a region important for the production of silver as well as the original homeland for many of the early members of Central Synagogue’s congregation.
These beautifully crafted works of art represent a range of ritual objects used in Jewish religious practice. The importance of beautifying such objects is eloquently captured in the principle of hiddur mitzvah. This expression, which literally means to beautify a commandment, is biblically grounded in Moses’ words following the Israelites’ escape from Egypt: “This is my God, and I will glorify Him.” (Exodus 15:2).
The collection includes ritual objects related to the celebration of the Sabbath, the spiritual focus of Judaism: a pair of candlesticks, a Kiddush cup and two spice containers. These were once used in the home, as was the Hanukkiah, an oil lamp lit during the eight-day celebration of Hanukkah. Also included is a Tas, a decorative and functional object that originally ornamented the Torah in a synagogue.
Kiddush is a blessing of sanctification said over wine during Sabbath and festival celebrations. A text from the Book of Exodus (20:8), "Remember the Sabbath Day and Keep It Holy," is inscribed in Hebrew around the rim of this Kiddush cup. Interspersed with the biblical text are three crowns that refer to a traditional proverb: "There are three crowns-- the crown of Torah, the crown of the priesthood, and the crown of kingship, but the crown of a good name exceeds them."
[Adapted from gallery label text, 2006]
, around lip of cup and on base, around lip of cup and on base. Augsburg city mark for 1763-65inside baseunderside
2006.54
item
Memorial Art Gallery
7/31/2006
6076.3DI1
digital image
00/00/00
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2006.54DI#2
digital image
full: side
10/25/2006
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2006.53DI#3
digital image
top three-quarter view
10/25/2006
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2006.53DI#4
digital image
top view
10/25/2006
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2006.53DI#5
digital image
text 1
10/25/2006
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2006.54DI#6
digital image
text 2
10/25/2006
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2006.54DI#7
digital image
text 3
10/25/2006
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2006.54DI#8
digital image
text 4
10/25/2006
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Metalwork
Hanukkah Menorah (Hannukiah)
German artist
German artist
Germany
Primary
6 x 14 in. (15.2 x 35.6 cm)
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Silver
Silver
ca. 1800
1795
1805
hanukkiah, judaica
Metalwork
The Memorial Art Gallery recently acquired several outstanding examples of Jewish ceremonial art from the collection of Central Synagogue, the oldest Jewish house of worship in continuous use in New York City. All seven objects were made in southern Germany, a region important for the production of silver as well as the original homeland for many of the early members of Central Synagogue’s congregation.
These beautifully crafted works of art represent a range of ritual objects used in Jewish religious practice. The importance of beautifying such objects is eloquently captured in the principle of hiddur mitzvah. This expression, which literally means to beautify a commandment, is biblically grounded in Moses’ words following the Israelites’ escape from Egypt: “This is my God, and I will glorify Him.” (Exodus 15:2).
The collection includes ritual objects related to the celebration of the Sabbath, the spiritual focus of Judaism: a pair of candlesticks, a Kiddush cup and two spice containers. These were once used in the home, as was the Hanukkiah, an oil lamp lit during the eight-day celebration of Hanukkah. Also included is a Tas, a decorative and functional object that originally ornamented the Torah in a synagogue.
The annual celebration of Hanukkah commemorates an historical battle for religious freedom in ancient Israel. It is remembered in the ritual lighting of lamps for eight consecutive nights.
[Adapted from gallery label text, 2006]
verso, oil pitchers were numbered on the underside, 800; small circular mark with wavy lines inside
2006.52
item
Memorial Art Gallery
7/31/2006
6076.5DI1
digital image
00/00/00
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2006.52DI#2
digital image
full: front
10/25/2006
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2006.52DI#3
digital image
detail
10/25/2006
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Metalwork
Hanukkiah or Candelabra
German artist
German artist
Germany
Primary
26 1/4 x 23 1/2 x 9 3/4 in. (66.7 x 59.7 x 24.8 cm)
Brass
Brass
1860-1900
1860
1900
1800-1900, 19th century, candlesticks, hanukkiah, judaica, Judeo-Christian, metalwork
Metalwork
1994.53
item
Memorial Art Gallery
3/13/2001
94.53SL1
slide
full
2 x 2
00/00/00
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glossy
8 x 10
00/00/00
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negative
2 x 3
00/00/00
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94.53DI1
digital image
2 x 2
00/00/00
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Metalwork
Tankard
German artist
German artist
Germany
Primary
8 in. (20.3 cm)
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Ivory
Ivory
17th century
1600
1699
17th century, eating & serving utensils, European art
Metalwork
1955.60
item
Memorial Art Gallery
1/22/2001
negative
4x5
00/00/00
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55.60DI#1
digital image
10/23/2009
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55.60DI#2
digital image
10/23/2009
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Metalwork
Torah shield (Tas)
German artist
German artist
Germany
Primary
14 x 14 in. (35.6 x 35.6 cm)
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Silver
Silver
0
0
judaica, tas
Metalwork
The Memorial Art Gallery recently acquired several outstanding examples of Jewish ceremonial art from the collection of Central Synagogue, the oldest Jewish house of worship in continuous use in New York City. All seven objects were made in southern Germany, a region important for the production of silver as well as the original homeland for many of the early members of Central Synagogue’s congregation.
These beautifully crafted works of art represent a range of ritual objects used in Jewish religious practice. The importance of beautifying such objects is eloquently captured in the principle of hiddur mitzvah. This expression, which literally means to beautify a commandment, is biblically grounded in Moses’ words following the Israelites’ escape from Egypt: “This is my God, and I will glorify Him.” (Exodus 15:2).
The collection includes ritual objects related to the celebration of the Sabbath, the spiritual focus of Judaism: a pair of candlesticks, a Kiddush cup and two spice containers. These were once used in the home, as was the Hanukkiah, an oil lamp lit during the eight-day celebration of Hanukkah. Also included is a Tas, a decorative and functional object that originally ornamented the Torah in a synagogue.
The Tas was designed to hang over the staves, or side rungs that hold the scrolls, on the outside of the Torah. An interchangeable plaque indicates the place to which the scrolls have been turned; here, the plaque refers to Yom Kippur, one of the holiest days in the Jewish liturgical calendar.
[Adapted from gallery label text, 2006]
, See photos attached. l.l.: STFF? SIFF? SMFF? Not found in makers’ directories—nothing that’s four letters
l.r.: R under something—crown or another letter? [=Augsburg, pomegranate over letter designating date?] if it’s R under pomegranate, Augsburg 1765-67 which fits with info from CS
at top: [missing letter?] FER
2006.51
item
Memorial Art Gallery
7/31/2006
6076.6DI1
digital image
00/00/00
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2006.51DI#2
digital image
full
10/25/2006
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2006.51DI#3
digital image
detail
10/25/2006
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2006.51DI#4
digital image
detail 2
10/25/2006
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digital image
00/00/00
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Metalwork
Spice container (besamim, fish form)
? German or Austrian artist
German or Austrian artist
Germany or Austria
Primary
6 in. (15.2 cm)
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Silver
Silver
1800s
1800
1800
bsamim, judaica
Metalwork
The Memorial Art Gallery recently acquired several outstanding examples of Jewish ceremonial art from the collection of Central Synagogue, the oldest Jewish house of worship in continuous use in New York City. All seven objects were made in southern Germany, a region important for the production of silver as well as the original homeland for many of the early members of Central Synagogue’s congregation.
These beautifully crafted works of art represent a range of ritual objects used in Jewish religious practice. The importance of beautifying such objects is eloquently captured in the principle of hiddur mitzvah. This expression, which literally means to beautify a commandment, is biblically grounded in Moses’ words following the Israelites’ escape from Egypt: “This is my God, and I will glorify Him.” (Exodus 15:2).
The collection includes ritual objects related to the celebration of the Sabbath, the spiritual focus of Judaism: a pair of candlesticks, a Kiddush cup and two spice containers. These were once used in the home, as was the Hanukkiah, an oil lamp lit during the eight-day celebration of Hanukkah. Also included is a Tas, a decorative and functional object that originally ornamented the Torah in a synagogue.
Like the tower form of 2006.56, the fish form is a popular shape for holding spice for the havdalah ceremony at the end of the Sabbath. The articulated body of the fish is flexible, allowing the scent of the spices within to be enjoyed.
[Adapted from gallery label text, 2006]
2006.53
item
Memorial Art Gallery
7/31/2006
6076.4DI1
digital image
00/00/00
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2006.53DI#2
digital image
full: side 1
10/25/2006
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2006.53DI#3
digital image
side 2
10/25/2006
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