Torah shield. [Eretz Israel, ca. mid-20th century or somewhat earlier].
Cast, soldered and engraved silver.
Round shield. Engraved in the center is the "Tower of David" citadel, with three olive trees in the foreground. Soldered at the top is a crown surmounting the engraved inscription (Hebrew) "David, King of Israel, lives and exists". Engraved at the bottom is the inscription (Hebrew) "Tower of David", surmounting five soldered loops with bells suspended from them (three of the bells are shaped as pomegranates). At the margins of the top part are two soldered loops and a chain for hanging.
Length: 21.5 cm (without the bells), width: 17 cm. Good condition.