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From the secular to the sacred – Secondary Use in Jewish Art. Israel Museum, Jerusalem | 1985 - A fascinating and highly unusual exhibition catalogue exploring the rare and intellectually rich concept of secondary use (reuse) in Jewish art and ritual objects. This volume documents a wide range of Judaica artifacts—Torah ornaments, crowns, finials (rimonim), plaques, textiles, and ceremonial silver—objects that have been repurposed, reassembled, or transformed while preserving their sacred significance. Curated by Iris Fishof, the catalogue combines scholarly insight with detailed visual documentation, shedding light on an often overlooked dimension of Jewish artistic tradition—where continuity, sanctity, and creativity intersect. 📌 Collector Highlights:  • Rare subject: reuse and transformation in Jewish ritual art  • Official Israel Museum exhibition catalogue  • Rich visual documentation of complex Judaica objects  • Combines art history, religious tradition, and conservation  • Highly desirable for advanced Judaica collectors and researchers 📐 Details:  • Curator: Iris Fishof  • Hebrew Editor: Efrat Carmon  • Publisher: Israel Museum, Jerusalem  • Year: 1985  • Hebrew & English  • Approx. 100 + 8 pages  • Size: 21 × 27 cm  • Softcover  • Condition: Very good ✨ A rare and thought-provoking catalogue—an essential piece for serious collectors of Judaica and Jewish art history.