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Torah Shield

E. Adler1863/64 (date of inscription)

The Jewish Museum, New York

The Jewish Museum, New York
New York, United States

The Hebrew inscription reads, "Women's Society, Offenbach, (5)524 [=1863/64]." In the center is a list of the members. The winged mermen, stock die-stamp figures, are an unusual motif on Torah ornaments.

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  • Title: Torah Shield
  • Creator: E. Adler
  • Date Created: 1863/64 (date of inscription)
  • Location: Offenbach, Germany, Europe
  • Physical Dimensions: 10 7/8 × 8 3/8 in. (27.6 × 21.2 cm)
  • Type: Ceremonial Art
  • Rights: https://thejewishmuseum.org/about-this-site#terms-conditions
  • External Link: View this object at thejewishmuseum.org
  • Medium: Silver: die-stamped, repoussé, engraved, and parcel-gilt
The Jewish Museum, New York

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