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The silver torah pointer consists of a hanger, bar and a pointer.A ring is inserted through a hole at the end of the bar.It is divided into an upper arm and a forearm. The upper arm is undulating cylindrical consist of two superimposed spheroid section,separated by a knob and rings. The forearm is flat decorated with a floral pattern,encircled by a zigzag band.The back of the forearm bears a dedicatory inscription,in filled letters. The Pointer ends in a clenched hand with a crooked index finger. The dedicatory inscripiton reads towards the hand : "למנוחת מכלוף בריח ת.נ.צ.ב.ה." "For the repose of Machloph Bariach May his soul be bound up in the bond of life "
Name/Title
Torah pointer | Unknown
Object
Object Detail
Settings
Unknown
Date
1900-1950
Active dates
Reconstruction dates
Artist/ Maker
Unknown (Unknown)
Origin
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Congregation
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Site
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Period
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Period Detail
Collection
Documentation / Research project
Unknown
Material / Technique
Silver ##Cast, chased ##Engraved, chased, punched
Material Stucture
Material Decoration
Material Bonding
Material Inscription
Material Additions
Material Cloth
Material Lining
Tesserae Arrangement
Density
Colors
Construction material
Measurements
Height
Length
Width
34
Depth
Circumference
Thickness
Diameter
Weight
Axis
Panel Measurements
Subject
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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
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
Group
Group
Group
Group
Group
Trade Mark
Binding
Decoration Program
Summary and Remarks
Remarks
Suggested Reconsdivuction
History/Provenance
Main Surveys & Excavations
Bibliography
Short Name
Full Name
Volume
Page
Type
Documenter
| B.Z. (P.F.) 1.1990
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Architectural Drawings
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Computer Reconstruction
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Language Editor
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Negative/Photo. No.