LaurieAnnie's photos with the keyword: Jewish

Cameo with Jacob Blessing the Sons of Joseph Sardonyx South Italian Carved about 1200 Inscribed in Hebrew: "I know, my son, I know." (Genesis 48:19). Text from the Metropolitan Museum of Art label.

Inexpensive clay lamps, made from molds, provided light for most people. Religious images used as decoration were thought to offer protection for their owners. Clay Lamp with the Three Hebrews Before Nebuchadnezzar Byzantine Made 400-600 in Tunisia, North Africa Accession # 27.94.39 The scene represents the beginning of the story of the three Hebrews (on the right) who refused the order of King Nebuchadnezzar (seated on the left) to sacrifice to a pagan idol (in the middle). (Daniel 3: 13-18). The image is found on Jewish and Christian lamps. Text from the Metropolitan Museum of Art label.

Clay Lamp with Jewish Symbols Byzantine Made 350-450 Accession # 91.1.1621 This is one of the few surviving clay lamps decorated with Jewish symbols. It displays images found on other Jewish works in the case- a menorah flanked by an etrog (citron) and a lulav (palm branch), both indistinct. Text from the Metropolitan Museum of Art label. Jewish Art in the Late Roman and Early Byzantine World Jewish communities were found throughout the Empire during the late Roman and early Byzantine centuries. Preserved synagogues and archaeological remains of the period are often decorated with beautiful paintings or elaborate floor mosaics. These decorative programs include images found in contemporary monuments, such as birds, fruit trees, and fountains, imagery drawn from the Bible and the zodiac, as well as Jewish symbols– the shofar (ram's horn), menorah (branched lamp), lulav (palm branch), etrog (citron), and Torah shrine. These symbols identified Jewish patrons or monuments and appear frequently in the late Roman and early Byzantine art. Text from the Metropolitan Museum of Art label.

Gold Glass Bowl Base with Jewish Symbols Roman, probably from Rome Made 300-350 Inscribed in Latin: Drink with blessing in preparation... Accession # 18.145.1a,b This rare example of Jewish gold glass depicts an open Torah ark, with rolled scrolls on its shelves, and ritual implements of the temple- including two menorot (candelabra), a shofar (ram's horn), and an etrog (citron). Originally, a banqueting scene was shown below, with a fish on the tripod table in front of a cushion. Text from the Metropolitan Museum of Art label. Gold Glass from Rome Glass vessels with elaborate gold foil patterns on their bases were popular in Rome. The patterns, reflecting all aspects of Roman life, were encased between two layers of glass. Carefully chipped medallions, a number of these bases were found in the catacombs, underground burial chambers, used by all religions in the late Roman and early Byzantine era. The bases may have been placed there in celebration of feasts for the dead or to mark the location of tombs. Many reflect the growing importance of Saints Peter and Paul, the patron saints of Rome, to Christians of the city during the fourth century. Text from the Metropolitan Museum of Art wall panel. Jewish Art in the Late Roman and Early Byzantine World Jewish communities were found throughout the Empire during the late Roman and early Byzantine centuries. Preserved synagogues and archaeological remains of the period are often decorated with beautiful paintings or elaborate floor mosaics. These decorative programs include images found in contemporary monuments, such as birds, fruit trees, and fountains, imagery drawn from the Bible and the zodiac, as well as Jewish symbols– the shofar (ram's horn), menorah (branched lamp), lulav (palm branch), etrog (citron), and Torah shrine. These symbols identified Jewish patrons or monuments and appear frequently in the late Roman and early Byzantine art. Text from the Metropolitan Museum of Art label.

Jewish Ossuary Creator: Levantine (Artist) Period: 1st century Medium: limestone (Sculpture) Accession Number: 23.240 Measurements: 28 3/8 x 27 15/16 x 12 5/8 in. (72.1 x 71 x 32.1 cm) Geography: Judea, Israel (Place of Discovery) The shape of this piece was inspired by wooden chests that were used in Jewish homes. The origin of the Jewish ossuary (a box for holding bones) can be traced back to the late 1st century BC, during the time when Rome ruled the Holy Land. At that time, by Jewish custom, when someone died, the body was placed in a wooden coffin within a rock-hewn tomb or burial cave. After a year, the bones were removed and put into an ossuary in the family tomb. On this example, the name of the deceased is carved on the back: "Yehosef bar Aglon" or "Yehosef, the son of Aglon." Text from: art.thewalters.org/detail/22346/jewish-ossuary/