Shofar or Horn

• Artist: Jewish (Culture)
• Medium: Ram's horn
• Geographical Location: Near East
• Dates: 18th century with 20th century inscription
• Dimensions: 14 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (36.8 x 16.5 cm)
• Inscriptions: 20th-century Hebrew inscription, from the Bible (Genesis 22:13), reads: "And Abraham lifted up his eyes and looked behind him a ram caught in a thicket by his horns; and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt-offering instead of his son." [see catalogue sheet in Decorative Arts departmental files for Hebrew]
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H27, 7D
• Accession Number: 50.117.2
• Image: 50.117.2_view2_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2004

Catalogue Description:
Shofar (ram's horn) hatched with a Hebrew inscription made in the 20th century. Cross hatch decoration on rim of horn; scrolled line decoration in triangle on curve of horn. Condition: Moderate wear around the lip; crack on rim; ring around rim broken.