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Matzah covers

Scope note

Textile coverings for the unleavened bread (matzah) eaten during the Jewish Passover festival. Often of linen or silk, and embroidered in silk and metal thread.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000214974

Broader Terms used

<coverings for food>

Equivalent Terms used

matzah cover

Created

12yrs ago

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