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Torah Shield
Thomas Ringler1661-64
The Jewish Museum, New York
New York, United States
This Torah shield bears the name of Naftali Hirsch Segal, whose descent from Israelite preists is denoted by his last name as well as by the Levite pitcher and basin. The other name, Zir(ele) daughter of (?) Raphael appeares with the astrological sign for Gemini, possibly the time of her birthday.
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Details
- Title: Torah Shield
- Creator: Thomas Ringler
- Date Created: 1661-64
- Location: Nuremberg, Germany, Europe
- Physical Dimensions: 10 1/2 × 12 in. (26.6 × 30.5 cm)
- Type: Ceremonial Art
- Rights: https://thejewishmuseum.org/about-this-site#terms-conditions
- External Link: View this object at thejewishmuseum.org
- Medium: Silver: engraved, cast, and parcel-gilt
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