SILVER TORAH SHIELD. Vienna, 1850’s.
AUCTION 7 |
Tuesday, June 22nd,
1999 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art The Property of Various Owners
Lot 74
SILVER TORAH SHIELD.
Vienna, 1850’s.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Classic Torah shields often included columns with lions bearing a crown, flanking a representation of the Decalogue. In 19th century Eastern Europe., the Decalogue had evolved into a depiction of the Torah Ark, often with an arched top