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18th Century Wooden Torah Pointer from Alsace
About the Item
Rare Alsace carved wooden Torah Pointer (YAD), 18th century.
The body of the pointer is engraved in its first part with a decoration of palmettes and stripes. It then continues with a hollowed out sphere then a twist and the hand.
Early and rare example of wooden Judaica.
- Dimensions:Height: 8.67 in (22 cm)Width: 1.19 in (3 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1720
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5281219154222
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