Torah Shield

• Artist: Jewish (Culture)
• Medium: Silver gilt
• Geographical Location: Austro-Hungarian Empire
• Dates: late 19th century
• Dimensions: 14 3/8 x 10 3/4 x 1 in. (36.5 x 27.3 x 2.5cm)
• Inscriptions: Inscribed on finial in Hebrew: "For Yom Kippur" [see catalogue sheet for Hebrew]
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H27, 8B
• Accession Number: L50.26.2
• Image: L50.26.2_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
Torah Shield, silver gilt, cartouche form, crown finial, crest ornamented with applied drapery on both sides of cartouche, bottom decorated with scrolls, on center Tablets of the Law flanked by lions standing on vines, under Tablets Hebrew inscription reads: "For Yom Kippur." Condition: Good. Gilt slightly worn.