Photo © Israel Museum, Jerusalem, by Elie Posner |
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Torah shield
Shekhem (Nablus), Land of Israel 16th century (?) Silver sheet, repoussé and engraved; niello Inscribed in Hebrew: “This plaque was dedicated by the honorable rabbis Isaac and Jacob Shahoah, dedicated to the Lord” H: 13; W: 10.5 cm Gift of the Jewish Community of Berlin Accession number: B50.06.2649 ; 148/136 |
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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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