Rimmonim (Torah finials)
Rimmonim (Torah finials)

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Rimmonim (Torah finials),

late 19th–early 20th century

2024-86 a-b

Information

Title
Rimmonim (Torah finials)
Dates

late 19th–early 20th century

Medium
Parcel-gilt silver
Dimensions
each: h. 35.6 cm (14 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, Fowler McCormick, Class of 1921, Fund
Object Number
2024-86 a-b
Place Made

Africa, Morocco, Fez or Meknes

Inscription
Inscription: לעילוי נשמת הנ׳׳וח יעקב הכהן נ’’ע ולעילוי נשמת סוליקא כהן “For the elevation of the soul of the wise, understanding Jacob ha-Kohen, may he abide in 1Eden, and for the elevation of the soul of his daughter Solica.” Abbreviated ten commandments on each side of the body
Type
religious objects, metalwork, finials
Subject
finials, Judaica, bells

Sotheby’s, The Halpern Judaica Collection: Tradition and Treasure Part III, 14 December 2023, New York (Lot 103);
Halpern Family Collection

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