Torah Shield
Artist
Unknown
Date1921 (dedication)
MediumSilver
Dimensions14 1/2 x 10 1/4 in. (36.8 x 26 cm)
ClassificationsMetal
Credit LinePresented to Temple Oheb Sholom by Arthur Roscower in memory of his beloved parents, 1921. Gift of the Congregation of Temple Oheb Sholom, Goldsboro, North Carolina.
Object number2015.12.2
On View
On viewProvenanceCreated United States, 1921 [1]; Arthur Roscower (1863–1938), Goldsboro, NC; given to Temple Oheb Sholom, Goldsboro, NC, 1921 [2]; on extended loan to NCMA, 2010–2015; given to NCMA, 2015.
[1] Dedication.
[2] Per inscription.
[1] Dedication.
[2] Per inscription.
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Alessandro Doria
Knife: 1751–1761, per mark; Shield: probably last half of 18th century
