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Hebrew Art, religious object : silver, gilded, wood, turquoises, glass paste, garnets, AfghanistanDescriptionA beautiful box for Torah scroll coming from the north part of Afghanistan (Akcha) : in the early 20th century a substantial Jewish community was still living in Afghanistan ... So far, there is not any Jew in Afghanistan... This ornated Thora box has a circumference of 96cm. Quite remarkable and for collectors only!Weight:13kgHeight:25,19inch
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