Torah Pointer

• Artist: Jewish (Culture)
• Medium: Silver-plated metal
• Geographical Location: Budapest, Hungary
• Dates: early 19th century
• Dimensions: 9 1/4 x 1 x 1 in. (23.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm)
• Markings: On handle: "W" in rectangular frame and another illegible mark.
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H25, 3LL
• Accession Number: L50.26.3
• Image: L50.26.3.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2004

Catalogue Description:
Torah Pointer, silver plated metal. Ball at one end with attached chain connected to cylindrical stem which is twisted and tapers toward the tip; smaller ball finial with flattened, stylized hand with pointing finger at tip. Condition: Fair. Loss of decorative elements in hand, some discoloration of surface.