priestly breastplates

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Scope note
Breast ornaments worn by Jewish high priests. Traditionally comprising a folded piece of embroidered linen worn on the breast, and adorned with twelve precious stones, representing the twelve tribes.
priestly breastplates
Accepted term: 28-Apr-2025