Mid 19th Century Stained Glass Window from Iraq

19th century

caption:
Arched leaded stained glass window, with interlocking Star of David in center, surrounded by flowing bands of amber and green.  Oriental styling with applied quadrefoil motif in three places.
 
 

Identifer: CJF.2009.001.154

Medium
Glass;Wood

Topics
Ritual and Decorative Objects; Items on Display

Collection
University of Cincinnati Hillel Collection

Description
From Beit Knesset Hagadol, Baghdad, Iraq.

This window was donated to UC Hillel  by Ida and David Ritter of Palm Desert California, in honor of their children, Earl and Roberta Ritter, Surelle and Sander Kessler, Stephen and Sharon Ritter, and grandchildren Danielle, Alan, Randy, Lori, Michael and Aaron.
 
 

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