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Torah Shield
Unknown Artist/Makerbefore 1809
The Jewish Museum, New York
New York, United States
The Hebrew inscription in the cartouche indicating that the Torah shield was donated by the Burial Society of the Congregation of Schottland in Danzig. The pendants which were likely attached to the Torah shield at a later date bear additional dedicatory inscriptions.
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Details
- Title: Torah Shield
- Creator: Unknown Artist/Maker
- Date Created: before 1809
- Location: Germany, Europe
- Physical Dimensions: 12 5/8 × 10 13/16 in. (32 × 27.4 cm)
- Type: Ceremonial Art
- Rights: https://thejewishmuseum.org/about-this-site#terms-conditions
- External Link: View this object at thejewishmuseum.org
- Medium: Silver: repoussé, parcel-gilt, engraved, and cast; glass
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