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Obj. ID: 3445
Sacred and Ritual Objects   Torah case wrapper, Tunisia

© Center for Jewish Art, Photographer: Radovan, Zev, 1997

The rectangularbordeauxTorah case wrapper is divided into a central vertical rectangle flanked by two square panels.

The central panel is adorned with a dedication mounted over a stylized stem with flowers. The inscription, embroidered in square filled letters, reads:

"למנוחת/ מעתוק/ סג'רון/ נ"ע (נוחו עדן)."

"(Dedicated for) the repose of Ma'atuk Saĝrun, may he rest in (the Garden of)Eden."

The side panels are identically decorated with a symmetrical pattern, depicting four foliate rhomboids set at each of the corners and point towards a central Star of David. The rhomboids enclose a central fleur-de-lis surrounded by a wavy frame. Various floral motifs, accompanied by an open hand and a pair of fish, are set between the rhombuses.

The wrapper and the panels are framed with strips decorated with a pattern of open hands (hamsa), crescents (hilal), stars and flowers.

Nine hooks for hanging the wrapper on the Torah case are attached to its upper edge, while a strip of fringes is attached to its bottom.  

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19th century
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Unknown| Tunisian
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Husseinite Dynasty under Ottoman Rule (1705-1881)
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Ornamentation
Custom
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Documenter
Sharon Weiser | 07.97
Author of description
Efrat Assaf-Shapira | 02.03
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Computer Reconstruction
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Section Head
Ariella Amar | 02.03
Language Editor
Dvora Sax | 10.11
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