Torah Finial
Pieter van Hoven
1717
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This belled gilt-silver Torah finial topped with a crown was made in Amsterdam and has been attributed to master silversmith Pieter van Hoven, who lived near the Jewish quarter and is best known for the Jewish ceremonial objects he crafted. Active from 1680 to 1735, van Hoven created similar finials, Torah crowns, and pointers. His Jewish ceremonial objects are held in various Jewish museums and in private collections.
Credits
Collection Jewish Historical Museum, Amsterdam, M000111.
Published in: The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization, vol. 5.
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