Franz Anton Gutwein, Torah Shield, Silver: repoussé, engraved, and parcel-gilt, 1797-99
Object Name:
Torah Shield
Artist/Maker:
Franz Anton Gutwein
Bio:
c. 1729-1805, master 1759
Place Made:
Augsburg (Germany)
Date:
1797-99
Medium:
Silver: repoussé, engraved, and parcel-gilt
Dimensions:
18 15/16 × 16 1/8 in. (48.1 × 41 cm)
Credit Line:
Jewish Cultural Reconstruction
Accession Number:
X1983-18

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The Hebrew inscription reads, "Belongs to Naphtali son of Samuel and his spouse, Berele daughter of Tevele"

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