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A Hungarian Silver Torah Shield, Pressburg 18th Century
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An Early Hungarian Silver Torah Shield by Johannes Christophoms Stieger, made in Pressburg in the 18th Century.
This early Hungarian Torah shield is a cherished piece of Hungarian Judaica made in the 18th century.
The Torah shield is rectangular shaped and framed, the front panel is embossed with characterful rampant lions holding tablets of the law seemingly standing on a hexagonal alter with a round base in a gadroon style. Mounted at the top, is an openwork crest of an imperial crown flanked by bouquets of chased flowers, with ribbon detail motifs below the crown on the upper part of the frame. A long silver chain with a loop is attached to the upper back of the Torah Shield used to hang the shield on a Torah scroll mantle
Hallmarked on the front lower paneling of the shield.
- Dimensions:Height: 6.11 in (15.5 cm)Width: 3.86 in (9.8 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:18th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. A small crack in the lower front of the frame.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5281239972622
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