Hebrew Prayer Book with Silver Cover
Decorative Arts and Design
MEDIUM
Silver
Possible Place Made: 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)
(show scale)
MARKINGS
no marks
SIGNATURE
no signature
INSCRIPTIONS
no inscriptions
ACCESSION NUMBER
64.78.1
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Mrs. Morris Friedsam
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.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Hebrew Prayer Book with Silver Cover, 18th century. Silver, 6 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. (17.1 x 12.1 x 3.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. Morris Friedsam, 64.78.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 64.78.1_side1.jpg)
IMAGE
profile, 64.78.1_side1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2005
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