Georg Zeiller
Torah Shield

ArtistGerman, active 1780–c.1828
CultureGerman
Titles
  • Torah Shield
Date1825
(not assigned)Munich
MediumSilver-gilt
DimensionsOverall (with chain): 27 3/8 × 10 1/2 × 1 3/16 in. (69.5 × 26.6 × 3 cm)
Overall (without chain): 16 1/4 × 10 1/2 × 1 3/16 in. (41.2 × 26.6 × 3 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by the Susie and David Askanase, Alexander Dell, and Carol and David Neuberger families
Object number2023.29.1
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Silver and silver-gilt
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Gilt embroidery and application on maroon cotton velvet, gilt fringes
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c. 1830-1840
Silver and silver-gilt
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Late 18th-early 19th century
Silver, silver-gilt and paste stones
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Pair of Torah Finials
Charles Hougham
1790
Sterling silver and silver-gilt
2022.227.A,.B
Overall
late 19th–early 20th century
Silver gilt
2023.606.A,.B
Chauchefoin & Cie
c. 1860
Silver-gilt
2023.608.A,.B
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1797
Velvet and gilt metallic thread
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19th century
Velvet and gilt-metal thread
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