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Torah binder

Possibly by Miriam Foa
1615–16
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Torah binder
  • Maker: Possibly by Miriam Foa (probably Italian, first half of 17th century)
  • Date: 1615–16
  • Culture: Italian
  • Medium: Silk embroidery on linen textile, lace edging, woven silk backing
  • Dimensions: 12 ft. 1 in. × 7 1/2 in. (368.3 × 19.1 cm)
  • Classifications: Textiles-Embroidered, Textiles-Ecclesiastical, Judaica
  • Credit Line: Gift of Karen B. Cohen, in honor of Dr. Michael J. Zelefsky, 2013
  • Object Number: 2013.1143
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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