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Jewish art > Synagogue furnishings > Arks, Torah shrines

Preferred term

Arks, Torah shrines

Definition(s)

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

Broader concept(s)

Synagogue furnishings

Synonym(s)

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

Notation

118114

In other languages

Armoire de Torah

French

URI

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

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