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Torah Pointer

Culture: Jewish
Medium: Silver-plated metal
Place Made: 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.
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: L50.26.3
Credit Line: Loaned by Jewish Cultural Reconstruction, Inc.
Image: Overall, L50.26.3.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2005

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.

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