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Torah Pointer

Artist Moshe Zabari Israeli, born 1935, active in the United States 1961–1988
Datedesigned 1980; fabricated 2006
MediumSilver, pearl, braided cord
DimensionsL. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)
ClassificationsMetal
Credit LineGift of Gale and Steve Sons in memory of Pearl and Edward Storch
Object number2006.1.2
On View
On view
ProvenanceCommissioned by NCMA from artist, 2005; created United States, 2006; sold to NCMA, 2006.
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