Silver Torah Crown from the 19th century, a ceremonial object called in Hebrew Keter Torah, used to hold the Torah scroll. Made of silver, with a gilded crown. This crown is placed on the wooden staves (Heb. atzei chajim) of the Torah scroll. It is used mainly during the most important holidays (e.g., Shavuot, Sukkot, Simchat Torah) and on Shabbat. It symbolizes the majesty and sanctity of the Torah itself. It also refers to the teaching from Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) about three crowns: the crown of Torah, the crown of priesthood, and the crown of kingship. The specific model is in the shape of a shield. It depicts religious motifs, such as the tablets of the law, or the fathers of Judaism. It has two heart emblems located at the bottom of the crown. The edges of the crown are richly decorated with grooves in the shape of a rope.