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LicenseEarthenware tile, glazed
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Earthenware tile, glazed
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Earthenware tile, glazed, decorated with polychrome scene showing circumcision of Jesus
Circumcision is practised across the world but is particularly associated with the Jewish faith. Male babies born into the faith are circumcised as early as eight days old. As Jesus was born into the Jewish faith, he underwent this ritual which is often performed at a synagogue. Some cultures practise circumcision for hygiene reasons.
Details
- Category:
- Ethnography and Folk Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A642917
- Materials:
- earthenware (glazed)
- Measurements:
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overall: 265 mm x 360 mm x 20 mm, 2.48kg
- type:
- tile
