Inscriptions in Hebrew on Ceramic Ware of the 17th—18th Centuries

In the article authors deal with verification, attribution and introduction into scientific circulation of a number Hebrew inscriptions on Early Modern ceramic vessels. This issue has not been raised in Ukrainian archaeological publications yet. Such isolated were previously wrongly interpreted as potters’ marks. More than dozen vessels are known today. particular, they found during excavations three cities — Bila Tserkva, Kyiv, Ostroh. These fragments plates, two small one large mugs, which come from cellar first half 17th century Ostroh, plates mug building late early 18th centuries well pot Kyiv. Two groups can be distinguished. The is Passover that obviously intended for Seder (a symbolic set products holiday supper) or daily usage holiday. Using an additional to explained by kashrut norms specific prohibitions kvass use. inscription “kimkha de Piskha” (“flour Pesach”) belongs second group. It was associated exclusively religious needs collection donations (tzadaka) Passover. Tzadaka obligation perform charity laid at basis Jewish community existence. led proliferation different types money boxes collecting donations. general, topic requires detailed investigations involvement materials, interpretation hitherto unpublished materials circulation.