Artist
Unknown
CultureIndian
Titles
- Torah Pointer
Datemid-19th century
MediumSilver and niello
DimensionsOverall (without chain): 1 1/8 × 1 1/8 × 13 3/4 in. (2.8 × 2.8 × 35 cm)
Overall (with chain): 1 1/8 × 1 1/8 × 25 11/16 in. (2.8 × 2.8 × 65.2 cm)
Overall (with chain): 1 1/8 × 1 1/8 × 25 11/16 in. (2.8 × 2.8 × 65.2 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by Rochelle and Alan Jacobson
Object number2023.20
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
111 Herzstein Gallery
On view
Explore Further
Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Cataloguing data may change with further research.
If you have questions about this work of art or the MFAH Online Collection please contact us.
Simhah, daughter of Abraham Motto
1754
Linen with cotton(?) thread; original linen backing
2023.23
Unknown Central Asian
Second half of 19th century
Silver, gilding, turquoise and red semi-precious stones
2023.33.A,.B
Unknown
late 19th-early 20th century
Gilt embroidery and application on maroon cotton velvet, gilt fringes
2023.18
