egg-shaped upper section, pointed on top with pointed finial, with teardrop shaped gilt bells attached to short chains at top of egg; handle with sphere under egg and two sets of rings

Rimmonim (Torah finial) (one of a pair), 20th century

Unknown artist, expand_more

Silver, giltexpand_more

The Paul C. Johnson, Jr. Fundexpand_more  98.156.1.1

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Rimon is Hebrew for "pommegranate". This pair of rimmonim (plural) embody the pommegranate shape in its simplest form. The staves on which the Torah is rolled are often referred to as Etz Hayim or the "Tree of Life." The pommegranates, an exotic Mediterranean fruit, represent the fruit of that tree.

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Rimmonim (Torah finial) (one of a pair)
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98.156.1.1
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egg-shaped upper section, pointed on top with pointed finial, with teardrop shaped gilt bells attached to short chains at top of egg; handle with sphere under egg and two sets of rings