RitualXVIIIᵉ–XIXᵉ siècle
Embroidered velvet Torah mantle (Me'il) from the Ottoman Empire
Enrich the Great Bookמעיל תורה מקטיפה רקומה מהאימפריה העות'מאנית
Description
In Eastern Sephardi communities the Torah scroll is dressed in a me'il, a soft velvet mantle embroidered with gold and silver thread. Floral and architectural motifs and embroidered dedications reflect Ottoman taste and donors' piety.
Features
- Material
- Velours et fils d'or
- Provenance
- Empire ottoman