TORAH POINTER
Creator(s): Unknown (Silversmith)
Currently in storage
About this object
At one end is a hand with the middle finger pointing in the manner of the Greek Orthodox gesture for blessing. The handle is in repousse like a gnarled stick and covered with an all-over vine rinceau. There is a chain for holding at the wrist.
- Object name:
- TORAH POINTER
- Made from:
- Silver
- Made in:
- Russia
- Date made:
- Late 19th c.
- Size:
- 31 cm (12 3/16 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 12.191
- Class:
- SILVER
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973