Torah Pointer (Yad)

Silver, cast, filigree work, 9 3/8 in.
Early 20th century, Palestine
Gift of Dr. Lee M. Friedman
44.41

A Hebrew inscription on this yad lets us know that it was made at the Bezalel Academy in Jerusalem. The design near the top of the handle resembles a crown, perhaps referring to the Crown of Torah.

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