Yad or Torah pointer used for over a century in Romania
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 10.500 inches (26.67 cm)
Archival History
The yad was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2000 by the Jewish Community of Targu Mures.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of the Jewish Community of Targu Mures
Scope and Content
Yad used by Orthodox Jewish community of Targu Mures, Romania for over 100 years.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Yad, Torah pointer, composed of carved wood with painted details and fabric cord. The ends are shaped as pointing hand (finger broken off). Composed of different carved wood sections (including spiral design and open-work cages) and painted with blue and gold paint (very worn). Green fabric cord attached to end carved loop.
Genre
- Jewish Art and Symbolism
- Object
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