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Torah Finial
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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…

Contributor:

Pieter van Hoven

Places:

Amsterdam, Dutch Republic (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

Date:

1717

Subjects:

Ritual objects, Ritual & observance, Synagogue, Aesthetics, Christian-Jewish relations

Categories:

Ritual Objects, Decorative arts
Finial with Hebrew inscription on its base, bells, and crown on top.