The silver gilded Torah shield is rectangular and terminates with a semi circular arch.A Torah ark is depicted in the centre,it has two doors decorated with a rhomboid pattern.The inner part depicts a Torah scroll surmounted by a Star of David.Two rampant lions,facing backwards and revealing their tongue flank the Torah ark. It is surmounted by a pair of hands topped by a crown. Two symmetrical pillars with square bases,vegetal capitals and twisting snakes are depicted at the sides. The lower part is decorated with a double headed eagle and flowers. The Torah shield is surrounded by an internal raised line with flat and blank edges.
Name/Title
Torah shield | Unknown
Object
Object Detail
With closed doors of the Torah ark
Settings
Unknown
Date
1800-1849?
Active dates
Reconstruction dates
Artist/ Maker
Unknown (Unknown)
Historical Origin
Unknown
Community type
Congregation
Unknown
Location
Unknown |
Site
Unknown
School/Style
Unknown|
Period
Unknown
Period Detail
Collection
Documentation / Research project
Unknown
Category
Material / Technique
Silver##Structure: Cut Decoration: repousse,engraved,punched Bonding: soldered, screwed.
Material Stucture
Material Decoration
Material Bonding
Material Inscription
Material Additions
Material Cloth
Material Lining
Tesserae Arrangement
Density
Colors
Construction material
Measurements
Height
216 mm
Length
Width
Depth
Circumference
Thickness
Diameter
Weight
Axis
Panel Measurements
Subject
S | Synagogue | Synagogue interior | Torah Ark
P | Priest (Cohen; See also: High Priest, Elazar the Priest) | Priestly Blessing
C | Crowns, the Four (listed according to Misnah, Avot, 4:13) | Crown of Priesthood
E | Eagle | Eagle, double-headed displayed
C | Columns
S | Serpent (Snake)
H | Heraldic composition | Supporters | Two lions
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P | Priest (Cohen; See also: High Priest, Elazar the Priest) | Priestly Blessing
C | Crowns, the Four (listed according to Misnah, Avot, 4:13) | Crown of Priesthood
E | Eagle | Eagle, double-headed displayed
C | Columns
S | Serpent (Snake)
H | Heraldic composition | Supporters | Two lions
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Condition
Extant
Documented by CJA
Surveyed by CJA
Present Usage
Present Usage Details
Condition of Building Fabric
Architectural Significance type
Historical significance: Event/Period
Historical significance: Collective Memory/Folklore
Historical significance: Person
Architectural Significance: Style
Architectural Significance: Artistic Decoration
Urban significance
Significance Rating
Textual Content
Unknown |
Languages of inscription
Unknown
Shape / Form
Unknown
0
Ornamentation
Columns
Custom
Contents
Codicology
Scribes
Script
Number of Lines
Ruling
Pricking
Quires
Catchwords
Hebrew Numeration
Blank Leaves
Direction/Location
Façade (main)
Endivances
Location of Torah Ark
Location of Apse
Location of Niche
Location of Reader's Desk
Location of Platform
Temp: Architecture Axis
Arrangement of Seats
Location of Women's Section
Direction Prayer
Direction Toward Jerusalem
Coin
Coin Series
Coin Ruler
Coin Year
Denomination
Signature
Colophon
Scribal Notes
Watermark
Hallmark
Two hallmarks are stamped on the front side of the shield near the hands.
1. The hallmark depicts the cypher: '12'. It is a quality mark ussed in different places in Europe, by itself it is unidetified.
The hallmark depicts an oval form with diagonal lines and a horizontal line in the center. It is unidentified.
1. The hallmark depicts the cypher: '12'. It is a quality mark ussed in different places in Europe, by itself it is unidetified.
The hallmark depicts an oval form with diagonal lines and a horizontal line in the center. It is unidentified.
Group
Group
Group
Group
Group
Trade Mark
Binding
Decoration Program
Summary and Remarks
Remarks
Suggested Reconsdivuction
History/Provenance
The Kiev Collection
Main Surveys & Excavations
Bibliography
Short Name
Full Name
Volume
Page
Type
Documenter
| P.F. (Y.P.) 6.1992
Author of description
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Architectural Drawings
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Computer Reconstruction
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Section Head
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Language Editor
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Donor
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Object Copyright
Museum of Historical Treasures of Ukraine
Negative/Photo. No.
034092