Arch-form with dense Hebrew inscriptions. Iconographic elements feature American flag as well as Decalogue flanked by eagles; below are cherubs above Temple-Ark. Records names of donors to Chevrath Ahavath-Achim. Hung with chain. Height: 10 inches.
AUCTION 51 |
Thursday, June 23rd,
2011 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Graphic & Ceremonial Art Including: The Alfonso Cassuto Collection of Iberian Books, Part II
Lot 365
AMERICAN WHITE-METAL TORAH SHIELD.
Arch-form with dense Hebrew inscriptions. Iconographic elements feature American flag as well as Decalogue flanked by eagles; below are cherubs above Temple-Ark. Records names of donors to Chevrath Ahavath-Achim. Hung with chain. Height: 10 inches.
1893
Est: $5,000 - $7,000