Obj. ID: 5378
Sacred and Ritual Objects Torah case, Greece, 20th c.
The oval Torah case consists of a body with a flat roof and base.
The case is divided into two vertical halves adjusted to contain the Torah scroll, rolled on two staves. It is closed by two hooks in the front and joined by two hinges at the back.
The front and back openings are emphasized by wooden bars (see: Remarks: no. 1). Two blue Stars of David decorate the front, flanking the opening. God's name "שדי" (Almighty) is enclosed within the Stars and the title "מגן דוד" (Star of David) is inscribed within its triangles: one letter in each triangle (see: Remarks: no. 2).
Two undulating staves for Torah finials are on top of the brown-coloured roof.
The inner face is plain wood. The base is a shelf raised from the bottom, while the roof is lowered, creating rims above it. Two aluminum bars are attached to the inner face to enable the rolling of the scroll, without tearing the parchment (see: Remarks: no. 3).
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The Torah case is in good condition