Torah Finials

A.Z.

Late 17th–Early 18th Century

Pair of finials with decoration and chains hanging down.
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A.Z.

Late 17th Century–Early 18th Century

Nothing is known about the silversmith with the initials A.Z., who lived in Corfu, Greece. 

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