Photo © Israel Museum, Jerusalem, by Elie Posner |
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Torah mantle
Turkey Late 19th – early 20th century Silk velvet, gilt metal-thread embroidery; sequins Inscribed in Hebrew: “Dedicated for the repose of Moses Guiat son of Miriam ‘Most blessed of women in tents’ [Judges 5:24]” L: 81; W: 83 cm Accession number: B78.0267 ; 151/114 |
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Digital presentation of this object was made possible by: The Ridgefield Foundation, New York, in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir |
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