Torah crown and finials
Object description:
Situated on the trade route between the Far East and the West, the port city of Aden in Southern Yemen had a Jewish presence already in the 10th century. This Torah crown from Aden � with an unusual form that also incorporates the finials �combines Yemenite style and foreign motifs, attesting to the community�s cosmopolitan identity. The rich decoration includes geometric patterns and biblical quotations from Exodus and Psalms, along with excerpts from the prophecies of Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Malachi.
Object/Work type:
Cultural Heritage type:
Location:
Jerusalem - Israel
Object measurements:
Crown: H: 41; Diam: 35 cm
Production
Date: Second half of the 19th century
Material/Technique: Silver, repouss? and stamped
Resource
Rights Type:
Record
Source: The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
Identifier: 252632