Pair of Torah finials. Persia, [first decades of the 20th century].
Engraved silver; Persian coins.
Tall and narrow finials. Engraved on the top part and on the rollers are Stars of David containing the word "Zion" (Hebrew). The body of the pomegranate-shaped finials and the entire surface are covered with dense decorations showing vegetal motifs, with birds. A Hebrew dedication (added later, in Jerusalem) reads: "Dedicated to G-d for the synagogue of King David Jerusalem, for the health of Shmuel Katan ben David and his wife Esther bat Yedidiya and his entire family, 5713 [1953]". Chains ending in Persian coins serve as bells.
Height: 29.5 cm. Good overall condition. One finial is missing a chain and a coin, the other is missing a coin. Slight bends.