Loading

Torah Finials

Unknown Artist/Maker1841/42 (?) (date of inscription)

The Jewish Museum, New York

The Jewish Museum, New York
New York, United States

These Torah finials were given to the synagogue of the New Holy Congregation Ioannina by the officer Moses Israel Mattathiah. There were two synagogues in Ioannina, the "Old" and the "New", and both adhered to the Romaniote (Greek-Byzantine) rite.

Show lessRead more
  • Title: Torah Finials
  • Creator: Unknown Artist/Maker
  • Date Created: 1841/42 (?) (date of inscription)
  • Location: Ioánnina, Greece, Europe
  • Physical Dimensions: Each: 16 1/8 × 3 15/16 in. (41 × 10 cm)
  • Type: Ceremonial Art
  • Rights: https://thejewishmuseum.org/about-this-site#terms-conditions
  • External Link: View this object at thejewishmuseum.org
  • Medium: Silver: chased
The Jewish Museum, New York

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Home
Discover
Play
Nearby
Favorites