Lot 90
  • 90

A pair of silver Torah finials, Morocco, 1882

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • height: 10 1/2in (26.5cm.) and 14in (35.5cm.)
chased and engraved with stylized floral patterns with a central band engraved in Hebrew  'This is the Torah which Moses set before the children of Israel', hung with bells, Together with a pair of Moroccan silver Torah finials, early 20th century, hexagonal panels pierced with mirhab form windows, set on staves with Hebrew dedicatory inscription. 4 pieces 

Condition

each of second pair lacks six bells and leaves below finials
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