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Img. ID: 7445

© Center for Jewish Art, Photographer: Radovan, Zev, 1992

The silver Torah Shield is rectangular and terminates with a semicircular arch. It consists of a plate.

A recatngualr plaque topped by a pointed arch is located in its center. It bears a dedicatory inscription written in square filled letters which read:

זה

הציץ שייך

להחבורה

מרכבות עמי

נדב שנת תר'ט

"This tzitz belongs to the society mirkavot Aminadav (of coachmen?)  donated in the year [5]609 (1849)".

Two square columns with foliage capitals flank the plaque. They are superimposed by a undulating, downward facing serpent. A lion rampant regardant flanks the columns. A spread winged eagle with a branch grasped in each claw surmounts the plaque. A crown situated in the arch is located above the head of the eagle. Leafed branches at the base of the arch are intertwined with animals. The center animal is a deer regardant. Perched above him is a bird. Flanking the deer at his left is a woodpecker and at his right, a goat. Both face inwards.

The shield is framed by a foliate chain.

Name/Title
Object
Object Detail
Settings
Unknown
Date
1849
Synagogue active dates
Reconstruction dates
Artist/ Maker
Unknown (Unknown)
Origin
Unknown |
Historical Origin
Unknown
Community type
Congregation
Unknown
Location
Unknown |
Site
Unknown
School/Style
Unknown|
Period
Unknown
Period Detail
Documentation / Research project
Unknown
Material / Technique
Silver ## Structure: cut ## Decoration: repousee, punched, engraved ## Inscription: engraved ##
Material Stucture
Material Decoration
Material Bonding
Material Inscription
Material Additions
Material Cloth
Material Lining
Tesserae Arrangement
Density
Colors
Construction material
Measurements
Height
204 mm
Length
Width
Depth
Circumference
Thickness
Diameter
Weight
Axis
Panel Measurements
Subject
Unknown |
Condition
Needs straightening and restoration.
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
There are two hallmarks. They are located at the sides of the columns.
1. Figure "12" in a square frame. Unidentified hallmark, cf. F. Lileyko h. 1979, p. 99 from no. 76-82.
2. The letters HT in a square cut edged frame. Unidentified hallmark.
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
| A.A. (S.H.) 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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Negative/Photo. No.