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Torah Shield
Torah Shield
Torah Shield

Torah Shield

Artist (Israeli-American, born Germany, 1900–1981)
Artist (American, born Germany, 1933–2015)
DateDesigned 1960, fabricated 1975
MediumSilver, copper, enamel
DimensionsDiam. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
ClassificationsMetal
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Morton E. Pizer and their children in memory of Dr. and Mrs. Selig B. Kousnetz
Object numberG.78.13.1
On View
On view
Collections
ProvenanceDesigned New York, 1960, created 1975; collection of the artists, Tobe Pascher Workshop, The Jewish Museum, New York; sold to NCMA, 1978 [1].

[1] Purchased with funds provided by Dr. and Mrs. Morton E. Pizer.


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