Torah Pointer
Decorative Arts and Design
CULTURE
Jewish
MEDIUM
Silver-plated metal
DATES
early 19th century
DIMENSIONS
9 1/4 x 1 x 1 in. (23.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm) (show scale)
MARKINGS
On handle: "W" in rectangular frame and another illegible mark.
COLLECTIONS
Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER
L50.26.3
CREDIT LINE
Assigned to the Brooklyn Museum by Jewish Cultural Reconstruction, Inc.
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Torah Pointer, silver plated metal. Ball at one end with attached chain connected to cylindrical stem which is twisted and tapers toward the tip; smaller ball finial with flattened, stylized hand with pointing finger at tip.
Condition: Fair. Loss of decorative elements in hand, some discoloration of surface.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Jewish. Torah Pointer, early 19th century. Silver-plated metal, 9 1/4 x 1 x 1 in. (23.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm). Assigned to the Brooklyn Museum by Jewish Cultural Reconstruction, Inc., L50.26.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, L50.26.3.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, L50.26.3.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2005
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