Lot 104
Chanukah Lamp – Damascus Work
Chanukah lamp. Eretz Israel, [second half of 20th century].
Brass embedded with copper and silver (Damascus work); engraving.
Back panel features a pair of lions, flowers and a menorah. Under them is the inscription "Who perform miracles for our forefathers in those days at this time". Under the inscription is a row of circles embedded with Stars of David with the words "If I forget you Jerusalem I (!) shall forget my right hand" inscribed inside them. On its edges is the blessing for kindling Chanukah candles. At the top of the back panel are adornments and a (blank) plate for engraving the owner's name. Rectangular base, with a row of (detachable) oil-fonts ending with the "shamash" (detachable). At the front of the base is the inscription "These candles we kindle for the miracles". Hook for hanging on back.
Height: 31 cm. width: 31.5 cm. length: 4 cm. (Damage to decoration at top?).
