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Torah Crown

ArtistAttributed to Zuanne Cottini (Italian, active 1682–1736)

Dateearly 18th century

MediumSilver, partly gilded

DimensionsH. 9 in. (22.9 cm) x Diam. 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm)

ClassificationsMetal

Credit LineGift of Steven and Lisa Feierstein in memory of their forebearers; Ugo Goetzl and family in memory of Alberto and Amalia Goetzl and Arrigo and Itala Ravenna of Trieste, Italy; Elaine Sandman; Jennifer and Andrew Sandman; Dana and Scott Gorelick; Barry Sandman; and Lisa and Michael Sandman

Object number2017.1

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ProvenanceCreated Venice, early 18th century. [1] Jerusalem Kehillah, 19th century (?); by descent to Hana, wife of Rabbi Gedaliah Nadel (1923–2004), Jerusalem; by descent to private collection, Israel; [Sotheby’s, New York, December 15, 2016, no. 270, illus. (color)]; sold to NCMA, 2016 [2].

[1] According to family tradition.
[2] Purchased with funds from several donors.