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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…
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Pieter van Hoven
Places:
Amsterdam, Dutch Republic (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Date:
1717
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These belled, gilt-silver Torah finials topped with crowns were made in Amsterdam by master silversmith Pieter van Hoven, who lived near the Jewish quarter and is best known for the Jewish ceremonial…
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Pieter van Hoven
Places:
Dutch Republic (Netherlands)
Date:
17th or 18th Century
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This sepia watercolor-over-pencil picture is representative of the romantic landscapes and cityscapes for which Salomon Leonardus Verveer was best known. His work bridges the romantic tradition in…
Contributor:
Salomon Leonardus Verveer
Places:
South Holland, Netherlands
Date:
1851
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These silver and filigree Torah finials used by Amsterdam’s Ashkenazic community are shaped like four-tiered towers. They have gilt bells in their arches and gilt urns on their corners and are topped…
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Artist Unknown
Places:
Dutch Republic (Netherlands)
Date:
1650–1700