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Torah Crown

Artist Unknown

Date19th century

MediumSilver, brass, partly gilded

DimensionsH. 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm)

ClassificationsMetal

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hanes in loving memory of Herbert Brenner

Object numberG.80.6.1

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Label Text
Jewish sages often speak of the “Crown of the Torah” to emphasize the central importance of the sacred text in Judaism. Here the crown is surmounted by a “Tree of Life,” symbolic of both the living word of God and the Torah itself.ProvenanceCreated Poland, 19th century. [Moriah Artcraft, Inc., New York]; sold to NCMA, 1980.Published ReferencesFran Arrington, "He can turn a tour into a revelation," Raleigh: The News and Observer (December 22, 1992), 1B, illus.

Chuck Twardy, "A new look for old objects," Raleigh: The News and Observer (December 20, 1996), illus. (color) 1E.

Abram Kanof, A Guide to the Judaic Art Collection of the North Carolina Museum of Art (Raleigh: North Carolina Museum of Art, 1996), cat. no. 4, pp. 15, 22-23, illus. (b-w) 15,22.

"Judaic Gallery Reopens," North Carolina Museum of Art Preview (1995-96 Annual Report), illus. (b-w) 35.

Exhibition HistoryNew York, Yeshiva University, 1980. Object Rights Statement

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