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Kiddush cups

Scope note

Drinking vessels of varying form but usually bearing a Hebrew inscription, used for drinking wine in Jewish religious ceremonies, on special occasions such as weddings, or in the benediction before the evening meal preceding each Sabbath or holy festival.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000198334

Broader Terms used

<ceremonial vessels>

Term used for

cups, kiddush

Equivalent Terms used

kiddush cup

Created

13yrs ago

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