Purim print
Jerusalem, Israel, c1950
Paper, colored inks, printed; height: 34.8 cm, width: 45 cm

In the twentieth century there appeared a number of printed sheets for Purim, commonly called "Adar plaques". They usually feature the image of two fish representing the zodiac sign of mazal dagim (Pisces) for the Hebrew month of Adar.

This printed plaque shows a fully laden table for the holiday celebration and depicts the sending of food and money for the traditional exchange of gifts, mishloach manot. These posters were probably hung on the wall during the holiday.

Among known Italian Scrolls of Esther.

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