Cylindrical Torah scroll , Libya,1935. Silversmith: Raphael ‘Aton. Wood overlaid with silver sheet, repoussé. Inscribed in Hebrew with biblical citations, the name of the donor, Bercusa, in memory of her husband, Solomon Raccah, and the year of donation. Israel Museum. Jerusalem.

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