The Translucent Paper Cut Torah#TO 9 2014, Aluminum polycarbonate and wood Height 120 cm., Diameter 42 c. m Signed by the Artist. Over two thousand years ago during the Hashmonaim dynasty,(2nd century B. C. E) the Essenes cult settled in the ancient city of Qumran in the Judean desert by The Dead Sea. They stored the holy scrolls in cylinder shaped canisters. During archeological diggings in 1951 1956, the Torah scrolls were found in excellent condition. The top and bottom of the