Torah Curtain with a Hebrew Inscription from Psalm 118: “This is the Gate of the Lord thro
Torah Curtain with a Hebrew Inscription from Psalm 118: “This is the Gate of the Lord through which the righteous enter”. Cairo, Egypt. Early 17th century.This Torah curtain reflects a well-known type of Ottoman court prayer rug or sajjadah, with a single arch supported by decorated single or coupled columns with faceted bases that appear to be rendered in perspective. The central motif is a menorah in the form of a chalice decorated with nine hanging lamps. -- source link
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