Mezuzah (doorpost), c. 1900, 9 1/4 x 3 5/8 x 11/16 in. ( x x cm), Silver, Poland (probably), 20th century, The mezuzah (מזוזה) is a symbolic object meant to serve as a daily reminder of the presence and protection of God. Mezuzot are inscribed pieces of parchment containing certain passages of the Book of Deuteronomy. The piece of parchment is then rolled and placed into some kind of decorative and protective case

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