Hebrew Prayer Book with Silver Cover

• Medium: Silver
• Geographical Location: Italy
• Dates: 18th century
• Dimensions: 6 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. (17.1 x 12.1 x 3.5 cm)
• Markings: no marks
• Signature: no signature
• Inscriptions: no inscriptions
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H27, 8B
• Accession Number: 64.78.1
• Image: 64.78.1_side1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2004

Catalogue Description:
Silver book cover with clasp containing Hebrew prayer book. Repoussé decoration consists of beaded border framing each side with rope motif at hinges. Left cover has shell and scroll with floral details in the corners and center. Center cabuchon has pair of hands on one side and castle on the other. Condition: Good.