Obj. ID: 35864 Kiddush Cup, Jerusalem, 1991
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The following description was prepared by William Gross:
The sanctification of the Shabbat and Holidays is connected with a blessing recited over wine or grape juice. While the wine can be drunk from any vessel, often special cups are created for the purpose. In most cases, regular cups are simply decorated or inscribed with names or blessings, rendering them exclusively for the Kiddush.
Contemporary silversmiths and goldsmiths are very active in the field of Judaica. One of the more successful jewelry designers and craftsman in Israel is Amitai Kav. Trained and later a teacher at the Bezalel Academy, Amitai is known for his abstractly designed gold jewelry pieces. In about 2000 he thought about fashioning something for ritual use and made this cup with his flair for interesting designs.
Inscription: Engraved: Amitai 91