Two Torah pointers. Yemen, [first half of 20th century].
Silver, cast, punched, and engraved; filigree.
1. Upper part of handle flat, becoming square further down. Engraved with Hebrew biblical verse: "The Torah of the Lord is perfect / restoring the soul" (Psalms 19:8). Decorated with stripes and circles. Handle surmounted by suspension ring, with pair of bells and filigreed flower-shaped ornament attached. Hand with long index finger at end. Length: 27 cm.
2. Long, thin Torah pointer, decorated with stripes and circles. Rings at top of handle with five suspended bells (two of them partly crushed). Length: 24 cm.