Silver Objects in Christian Worship
Objects used in Christian worship from the V&A collection
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The Sacred Silver Collection
The V&A's collection of objects used in worship is vast. The Sacred Silver collection comprises objects made for Christian worship (Catholic and Protestant, from Britain, E…
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Temple and worship in China
There are three main systems of belief in China: Daoism (sometimes written Taoism), Buddhism and Confucianism.
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Silver objects used in Jewish worship
Judaism is the oldest religion in the world to worship one God. This page shows Jewish silver objects from the V&A collection.
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Jain festivals
Religious festivals play an important part in the Jain community, providing a focus for communal celebration and an opportunity to show devotion and gain merit
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Jain manuscripts
14 May 2010 – 31 December 2012. A display of Jain manuscript pages and paintings opened on 14 May 2010 in the V&A's South Asia gallery, Room 41. As well as 19 manuscript pa…
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Festivals of Light - Christianity
The Gloucester Candlestick, one of the finest examples of medieval Christian art in the Museum, demonstrates the importance of light in Christian worship. Candles were an i…
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Festivals of Light - Judaism
Light is fundamental to Judaism as a sign of God's spirit and guiding force. On a Friday night, the mother or senior woman of the household lights two candles to welcome in…
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