Torah Shield, Silver: repoussé, cast, engraved and parcel-gilt, 1854-60; 1859/60 (date of inscription)
Object Name:
Torah Shield
Place Made:
Berlin (Germany)
Date:
1854-60; 1859/60 (date of inscription)
Medium:
Silver: repoussé, cast, engraved and parcel-gilt
Dimensions:
15 5/8 × 12 1/16 in. (39.7 × 30.7 cm)
Credit Line:
Gift of the Danzig Jewish Community
Accession Number:
D 122

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In the inscription the year [5]620=1859/60 is rendered with the letters that form the Hebrew word "crown".

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