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Torah Pointer

Culture: Jewish
Medium: Silver-plate over brass
Place Manufactured: Netherlands
Dates: ca. 1800
Dimensions: 11 3/4 x 1 x 7/8 in. (29.8 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm)
Markings: no marks
Signature: no signature
Inscriptions: no inscriptions
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 66.24.25
Credit Line: Gift of Ruth Friedman
Image: Overall, 66.24.25_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2005

Catalogue Description: Torah Pointer, silver gilt, ring finial in shell with three bands, shaft divided into five sections: three central sections consist of two elements with spiral decorations. Condition: Good, discoloration on hand.

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