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Rare and Important Judaica
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Israel
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Silver Torah Shield – Vienna, First Half of 19th Century
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Vendido por: $38 000
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15 000
Comisión de la casa de subasta: 23%
IVA: 17% Sólo en comisión
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Silver Torah Shield – Vienna, First Half of 19th Century
Torah Shield. Vienna, Early 19th century [c. 1810-1819].
Silver (marked), cast and engraved. Set with gems.
In the center of the plate are the Two Tablets of Law, inscribed with the Ten Commandments. Above the Tablets is a Torah Crown. The figures of Moses and Aaron and a pair of lions adorn the sides. A vase of flowers and adornments of branches with leaves. Small compartment with a window for changing plates with names of festivals [four plates are enclosed with two-sided inscriptions: Shabbat, Rosh HaShana, Yom HaKippurim, Chag HaSuccot, Chag HaMatzot, BeChag HaPesach, Chag HaShavuot].
Colored glass stones are set in the crown. Five coral gems are set in other places [two gems are missing]. Original chains for hanging are connected to top of the shield.
Height: 32 cm. Width: 26 cm.
