Sarajevo Haggadah, Medieval illuminated manuscript at National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Sarajevo Haggadah contains 142 calfskin leaves measuring 16.5 by 22.8 centimeters with 69 illuminated miniatures depicting biblical events and Hebrew text.
Created around 1350 in Barcelona, the manuscript traveled through Italy after the 1492 Jewish expulsion from Spain before reaching Sarajevo in 1894.
The manuscript combines Jewish religious traditions with medieval artistic elements, featuring detailed illustrations despite traditional restrictions on religious imagery.
The National Museum displays this illuminated manuscript in a specialized vault room with controlled environmental conditions to ensure its preservation.
During World War II, museum director Jozo Petrović and curator Derviš Korkut protected the manuscript by hiding it from German authorities.
Location: Sarajevo Canton
Inception: 1350
Made from material: calfskin
GPS coordinates: 43.85498,18.40227
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:49
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