Torah Shield
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
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
111 Herzstein Gallery
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, and velvet
2024.568.1,.2
