- Object Name:
- Torah Shield
- Place Made:
- Galicia (Poland/Ukraine)
- Date:
- early 19th century
- Medium:
- Silver: repoussé and parcel-gilt
- Dimensions:
- 7 1/2 × 6 1/8 in. (19.1 × 15.5 cm)
- Credit Line:
- Gift of the Danzig Jewish Community
- Accession Number:
- D 131
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The Hebrew inscription indicates that this Torah shield was donated by the "gabbai" (community officer) Itzik, son of Moses Goldstein.
Information may change as a result of ongoing research.