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Torah Shield
Torah Shield
Torah Shield

Torah Shield

Artist
Date1807
MediumSilver, partly gilded
Dimensions14 7/8 x 13 in. (37.8 x 33.0 cm)
ClassificationsMetal
Credit LineMuseum Purchase, Judaic Art Fund and Museum Purchase Fund
Object numberG.80.3.3
On View
On view
ProvenanceCreated Prague, early 19th century. Unidentified synagogue, possibly Romania, by 1945 [1]; [Moriah Artcraft, Inc., New York]; sold to NCMA, 1980.

[1] Per inscription.

Torah Shield
Unknown
1766/67 [dedication], with later additions, probably 18th century
Torah Case with Finials and Pointer
Unidentified workshop, associated with Hoaching
Case: circa 1860 or earlier; finials and pointer: probably later
Torah Case
Unknown
1907/1908 (dedication date)
Torah Crown
Unknown
19th century
Torah Crown
Unknown
circa 1830
Pair of Torah Finials
Willem Hendrik Rosier
circa 1765
Pair of Torah Finials with Pointer
John Robins
1783/84 [per date mark]
Torah Crown
Zuanne Cottini
early 18th century
Esther Scroll and Case
Unknown
19th century
Hanukkah Lamp
Unknown
circa 1830
Spice Container
Unknown
18th–19th Century