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Torah Shield
Torah Shield

Torah Shield

Artist Unknown
Date1807
MediumSilver, partly gilded
Dimensions14 7/8 x 13 in. (37.8 x 33.0 cm)
ClassificationsMetal
Credit LineMuseum Purchase, Judaic Art Fund and Museum Purchase Fund
Object numberG.80.3.3
On View
On view
ProvenanceCreated Prague, early 19th century. Unidentified synagogue, possibly Romania, by 1945 [1]; [Moriah Artcraft, Inc., New York]; sold to NCMA, 1980.

[1] Per inscription.
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