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This wooden tevah—a stand or reader’s platform used for supporting Torah scrolls—was made and used in Yemen. It was the practice in Yemen for boys to become active participants in synagogue services…

Contributor:

Artist Unknown

Places:

Qasimid State (Yemen)

Date:

18th Century

Subjects:

Ritual objects, Ritual & observance, Synagogue, Rite of passage

Categories:

Ritual Objects, Decorative arts
Wooden lectern with geometric designs.