Torah Ark Curtain (Parochet). [London], early 20th century. Dedication from 1904.
Golden metal-threads embroidery on silk.
The Torah Ark curtain is made of golden silk and adorned with impressive floral and vegetal patterns, some embossed, with sequins. A large Torah Crown is embroidered on the upper part with the letters "כ" and "ת" on both sides. Above the Torah Crown are a small Star of David and two small Shofars. An embroidered dedication reads: "Aharon ben Moshe Lipman and his wife Reiza bat Ya'akov Lesser commemorating the birthday of their son Ya'akov Lesley Lipman, 1904" (Hebrew). Below the dedication appears an embroidered Shofar. Two golden ribbons on both sides of the curtain, decorated with vegetal patterns. Embroidery and fringes on upper and lower borders. On upper border are metal hoops.
Approx. 160X196 cm. Fair condition. Tears, unraveling and wear.