Torah Breastplate from Roselawn Synagogue (Cincinnati, OH)

1950

caption:
 “Sterling 925” hallmark appears in the far right edge of the chased breastplate. The rounded rectangle is decorated by two Lions of Judah in profile with their heads turned away from the Commandment Tablets over which sits a crown.  Below, in Hebrew, is the word for Shabbat. The border is decorated by chased acanthus leaves. Bent upper right side.  

Identifer: CJF.2009.001.228

Medium
Silver

Topics
Items on Display; Roselawn Synagogue; Torah & Its Ornaments

Collection
University of Cincinnati Hillel Collection

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