Silver, engraved kiddush cup used by German Jewish refugees in Shanghai
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 4.750 inches (12.065 cm) | Width: 2.500 inches (6.35 cm)
Archival History
The Kiddush cup was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2002 by Sol Zalcgendler.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Sol Zalcgendler
Scope and Content
Kiddush cup saved by the Caspary family when they fled from Bublitz, Germany (Bobolice, Poland) during the Holocaust and used by the family in the Hongkew ghetto, Shanghai, China.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Silver stemmed goblet with engraved designs and raised floral motifs.
Subjects
- Refugees, Jewish--China--Shanghai.
- China--Emigration and immigration--History--20th century.
- Jews, German--China--Shanghai.
- Germany--Emigration and immigration--History--1933-1945.
Genre
- Object
- Jewish Art and Symbolism
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