Torah Shield

Unknown Artist/Makerc. 1820

The Jewish Museum, New York
New York, United States

The composition of this shield, with its ornamented columns topped by lions, Torah ark door flanked by garlands and lower cartouche flanked by animals, is similar to shields created in Lublin, Poland.

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Title: Torah Shield
Creator: Unknown Artist/Maker
Date Created: c. 1820
Location: Lublin, Poland, Europe
Physical Dimensions: 5 5/8 × 4 9/16 in. (14.3 × 11.6 cm)
Type: Ceremonial Art
Rights: https://thejewishmuseum.org/about-this-site#terms-conditions
External Link: View this object at thejewishmuseum.org
Medium: Silver: repoussé, cast, and parcel-gilt

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