Shofar or Horn
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Caption
Jewish. Shofar or Horn, 18th century with 20th century inscription. Ram's horn, 14 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (36.8 x 16.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Anti-Defamation League of the B'nai Brith, 50.117.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 50.117.2_view2_PS2.jpg)
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Title
Shofar or Horn
Date
18th century with 20th century inscription
Geography
Possible place made: Near East
Medium
Ram's horn
Classification
Dimensions
14 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (36.8 x 16.5 cm)
Inscriptions
20th-century Hebrew inscription, from the Bible (Genesis 22:13), reads: "And Abraham lifted up his eyes and looked behind him a ram caught in a thicket by his horns; and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt-offering instead of his son." [see catalogue sheet in Decorative Arts departmental files for Hebrew]
Credit Line
Gift of the Anti-Defamation League of the B'nai Brith
Accession Number
50.117.2
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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