wand; hand with pointing index figure at narrow end; chain attached at knob end; rolled design

Yad (Torah pointer), 20th century

Unknown artist, expand_more

Sterling silverexpand_more

Gift of Harold and Mickey Smithexpand_more  98.136.9a,b

The person reading a Torah always uses a yad (Hebrew for "hand"), or Torah pointer, to keep his or her place, because touching the parchment with fingers causes the ink to deteriorate.

Details
Title
Yad (Torah pointer)
Role
Artist
Accession Number
98.136.9a,b
Provenance
[Weisberg Religious Articles, New York]; Harold & Mickey Smith (purchased 2/12/87); given to MIA , 1998.
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wand; hand with pointing index figure at narrow end; chain attached at knob end; rolled design