Artist
Georg Zeiller(German, active 1780–c.1828)German, active 1780–c.1828
CultureGerman
Titles
- Torah Shield
Date1825
(not assigned)Munich
MediumSilver-gilt
DimensionsOverall (with chain): 27 3/8 × 10 1/2 × 1 7/16 in. (69.5 × 26.7 × 3.7 cm)
Overall (without chain): 16 9/16 × 10 1/2 × 1 7/16 in. (42 × 26.7 × 3.7 cm)
Overall (without chain): 16 9/16 × 10 1/2 × 1 7/16 in. (42 × 26.7 × 3.7 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by the Susie and David Askanase, Alexander Dell, and Carol and David Neuberger families
Object number2023.29.1
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignFront: Hebrew inscription at front center on Tablets.
Back: Hebrew inscription under hinged door.
Back: Hebrew inscription under hinged door.
Two marks at the top edge: [illegible] / GZ
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Goopee Nath Dutt & Co.
1927–1928
Wood, silver, velvet
2024.568.1,.2
