Circumcision Cushion Cover

Object/Artifact

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The Michael Klein Collection at The Temple, Congregation B'nai Jehudah

Name/Title

Circumcision Cushion Cover

Entry/Object ID

K_0008

Tags

main display

Description

This cushion cover was made for use in a circumcision ceremony: either for the Chair of Elijah or for the cushion upon which the infant is placed to be carried into the ceremony. Hebrew engraving: "B'Siman Tov" ("with a good sign")

Made/Created

Time Period

early 18th century

Place

Country

Italy

Continent

Europe

Dimensions

Height

17 in

Width

21 in

Material

Silk, metallic purl buillion embroidery