Torah Ark Curtain

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CultureOttoman Empire
Titles
  • Torah Ark Curtain
Date19th century
MediumSilk embroidered with metallic and silk threads
Dimensions76 × 54 3/4 in. (193 × 139.1 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by Lee and Gary Rosenthal in honor of Susie and Scott Bender
Object number2023.611
Non exposé

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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
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