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A Silver Torah Pointer, Morocco, Circa 1900

About the Item

A Beautifully Engraved Silver Torah Pointer, made in Morocco, Circa 1900. This dedicated Torah pointer is one of the many pieces of Judaica from the Sephardic Jewry that was present in Morocco at the turn of the twentieth century. Pointer has a column-shaped baluster handle with multiple knobs applied to a suspension hole and ring. Applied to its handle is a tapering oval-shaped flat handle with engraved foliate motifs surrounded by a thin scrolled border. On the reverse of the tapering oval handle is a similar scrolled border with a floral motif and containing the dedication form a "Yaakov Maimo" with the phrase "Kodesh LeHashem" which is a phrase which was written on the headband of the high priest in the ancient temple. The tapering handle terminates in a cuffed closed-fisted pointing hand.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 0.79 in (2 cm)Depth: 9.85 in (25 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silver,Engraved
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5281239869032

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