Torah Shield, Dedicated to Sarel bat Moses Tsoref, from Her Husband

Artist Unknown

17th Century

Shield with decorative border inlaid with semi-precious stones and adorned with lions and crown at top, column on left and plaque in middle with Hebrew text.
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