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Wine Vessel with Hebrew Inscription

late 12th–early 13th century

Not on view

The Hebrew inscription on the brass cup names the Georgian maker, Shelomo the Tblisian, and its function as a ritual wine vessel, while its decoration derives from Seljuq metalwork. Georgia’s well-established Jewish community emigrated to the country in the sixth century b.c. and had close ties to Baghdad and Iran in the twelfth century.

#620. Wine Vessel with Hebrew Inscription

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Wine Vessel with Hebrew Inscription, Brass; inlaid with silver — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Wine Vessel with Hebrew Inscription, Brass; inlaid with silver

Wine Vessel with Hebrew Inscription, Brass; inlaid with silver

Wine Vessel with Hebrew Inscription, Brass; inlaid with silver

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Title: Wine Vessel with Hebrew Inscription

Date: late 12th–early 13th century

Geography: Attributed to Georgia. Country of Origin Georgia

Medium: Brass; inlaid with silver

Dimensions: Height: 8 11/16 in. (22 cm)
Diameter: 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)

Classification: Metal

Credit Line: Georgian National Museum, Sh. Amiranashvili Museum of Fine Arts (Or3682)

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