Torah Case
Artist
Unknown
Date1907/1908 (dedication date)
MediumSilver, partly gilded, wood; textile; carnelian beads (restoration)
DimensionsH. 36 7/8 x Diam. 10 1/2 in. (93.7 x 26.7 cm)
ClassificationsMetal
Credit LineMuseum Purchase, Judaic Art Fund and Museum Purchase Fund
Object numberG.80.3.5
On View
On viewProvenanceCreated Iraq, 1907/1908. [Moriah Artcraft, Inc., New York]; sold to NCMA, 1980.
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Unidentified workshop, associated with Hoaching
Case: circa 1860 or earlier; finials and pointer: probably later
Alessandro Doria
Knife: 1751–1761, per mark; Shield: probably last half of 18th century
