Pair of Torah finials. [Eretz Israel, mid 20th century].
Silver, gilt filigree; gem stones.
Yemenite style finials, filigree craft. Each finial is made of a post which consists of a cylindrical handle and three geometric filigree parts made of twisted threads, smooth or dotted. The three parts hold round bells set with gem stones.
Height: 37 cm. Good condition. Some damages. Two bells - lacking.
Exhibition: The Yemenites, two thousand years of Jewish culture, Ester Muchawsky-Schnapper. The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 2000.
Provenance: Collection of Willy lindwer.