Lot 145
Chanukah Lamp - "Bezalel" - Jerusalem
Chanukah lamp produced by "Bezalel". Jerusalem, beginning of 20th century.
Cast brass and brass tin.
At center of panel, a seven-branched menorah above inscription: "HaNerot Hallelu Kodesh Hem". Flanked by lions and crowned with a Star of David and geometric decorations. Framed by gate topped with signature: "Bezalel Jerusalem" and an illustration of an ancient coin with a pitcher at center. Additional ornamentation on base of Chanuka lamp.
Maximum height: 22.5 cm. Maximum width: 17 cm. (Metal loop for shamash, missing).
