Torah mantle
Silk brocade and gilt silver-threads
H: 85; W: 29.5 cm
Gift of the Jewish Community of Rome
Accession number:
B51.01.0156
151/021
Jewish Art and Life
In Rome, ceremonial objects were usually part of a lavish set - called addobbamento - that included textiles and silver articles. Some items, often donated by the same family over a long period of time, were personalized with a family crest. Small Corcos family crests hang among the mantle’s fringes, while another, larger one is embroidered at the center of the Torah wrapper.
