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Habdalah Plate for Sabbath Meal

Medium: Silver-plated metal
Place Made: Germany
Dates: ca. 1700
Dimensions: Diameter: 9 in. (22.9 cm)
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 49.228.10
Credit Line: Purchased with funds given by S. Ralph Lazrus
Image: Overall, 49.228.10.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2005

Catalogue Description: Ceremonial plate, silver-plated metal, circular form with two C-shaped handles with floral ornaments, repoussé, on rim a Hebrew inscription [see catalogue sheet] and vine decoration, center of plate embossed with Star of David and Yiddish inscription [see catalogue sheet in Decorative Arts departmental files] that reads, "Happy week, happy year." Condition: Fair, roundel attached with scotch tape, discoloration.

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