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Img. ID: 43523

© Center for Jewish Art, Photographer: Unknown,

The silver Torah shield is rectangular and terminates with a semi circular arch. It consists of a plate. The Tables of the Covenant are depicted in the center and bear the opening words of the Ten Commandments.

An inscription under the comandements reads:

נ"ע ש"ה תרכ"ד [=1864]

Two vine enscrolled corinthian columns flank the Tablets. Two griffins rampant regardant top two pillared towers which flank the composition. They grasp a protruding crown topped by a bud which surmounts the shield.

Below is a band which bears a dedicatory inscription in square filled letters which reads:

"אברהם בש"מ / אברהם מאיר שו"ב [שוחט ובודק] / חיים אריה ב"ד  

In the center beneath the band is a cartouche flanked by two facing lions couchant. A hanging chain is attached through a hole at the shields upper corners.

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Torah shield | Unknown
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Date
1864
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Negative/Photo. No.
S117156