Torah crown, Eastern Europe, 19th century

Unknown19th century

The Jewish Museum, London
London, United Kingdom

A two tier silver gilt Torah crown. The base ring is pierced with applied bands of foliage from which rise six rampant lions with bells. They support a band of foliage, above which six stags support a basket with vine spray or blackberry finial.

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Title: Torah crown, Eastern Europe, 19th century
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 19th century
Location Created: Eastern Europe, probably Galicia, Poland (today partially in Ukraine)
object number: C 2001.5.5
Physical Dimensions: h285 mm
Credit Line: Permanent loan from the Jewish Historical Society of England
Type: Torah crown
Rights: Digital image: Jewish Museum London
External Link: http://www.jewishmuseum.org.uk/search-our-collections-new?adlibid=9580&offset=0

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