Lot 116
Wood and Silver Hanukkah Lamp – Contemporary Judaica
Hanukkah lamp, created by the artist Avi Luvaton. Jerusalem, [late 20th cent.].
Wood; silver, marked: "Sterling" and "Luvaton".
Wooden base which resembles a threefold stage. In front appears an inscription; "HaNerot HaLalu Kodesh Hem" in silver letters. On top of the stage – a removable silver tray with eight rectangular oil fonts made of silver, with lids and spouts for wicks. On the back panel are two silver plaques, on the right one appears the figure of Judas Maccabeus and on the left side – Mattathias the Priest. The figure of Judas Maccabeus appears also on the four corners of the base.
Height: 22.5 cm, width: 25 cm, depth: 12.5 cm.
