- Object Name:
- Matzah Tool
- Title:
- Round Matzah Cutter
- Place Made:
- probably Schnaittach (Germany)
- Date:
- 17th-18th century
- Medium:
- Iron
- Dimensions:
- 9 1/4 × 1 1/2 × 1 7/8 in. (23.5 × 3.8 × 4.8 cm)
- Credit Line:
- Jewish Cultural Reconstruction
- Accession Number:
- JM 12-52
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Until the 20th century and the introduction of machine production, matzot were handmade and round. Tools like this were used to cut out the dough in circular form and to pierce the holes necessary to prevent its rising.
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