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Jewish art > Synagogue furnishings > Arks, Torah shrines

Preferred term

Arks, Torah shrines  

Definition

  • Cupboard-like receptacles in synagogues for storing the Torah scroll; usually occupy a place of prominence

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • ARKS OF THE LAW
  • ARMOIRES, TORAH
  • HOLY ARKS, TORAH SHRINES
  • SHRINES, TORAH
  • TORAH SHRINES

Notation

  • 118114

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-NZQTTTQB-3

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