Torah Shield
Artist
Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert
Israeli-American, born Germany, 1900–1981
Artist
Chava Wolpert Richard
American, born Germany, 1933–2015
DateDesigned 1960, fabricated 1975
MediumSilver, copper, enamel
DimensionsDiam. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
ClassificationsMetal
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Morton E. Pizer and their children in memory of Dr. and Mrs. Selig B. Kousnetz
Object numberG.78.13.1
On View
On viewProvenanceDesigned New York, 1960, created 1975; collection of the artists, Tobe Pascher Workshop, The Jewish Museum, New York; sold to NCMA, 1978.
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Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert
originally designed 1930, fabricated 1975
Unidentified workshop, associated with Hoaching
Case: circa 1860 or earlier; finials and pointer: probably later
