Torah Scroll

Artist Unknown

Datemid-19th century

MediumCalf skin vellum, ink, animal sinew

DimensionsW: 20 1/4 in. (51.4 cm) (variable)

ClassificationsNatural Substances

Credit LineGift of the Friends of the Judaic Art Gallery in honor of Hannah P. and B. Elmo Scoggin

Object number2008.14

On View

On view

ProvenanceCreated North Africa, probably Morocco, mid-19th century. Western Wall Heritage Foundation, Jerusalem; [Katz Judaica, Brooklyn, 2008]; sold to NCMA, 2008.

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