Lot 494
Synagogue Lamp - Star of David - India
Synagogue lamp in the shape of a Star of David. [India, early 20th century].
Copper; nails.
Lamp in the shape of a Star of David, consisting of copper strips nailed to each other. Space for six light vessels, within rings placed at the six points of the Star of David, and space for an additional vessel, central, within a lower ring attached to the Star of David with six chains. Six long chains consisting of links shaped as rhombuses and rings, linked to a hook for hanging.
Max. width: 43 cm, height: 55 cm. Good condition. Corrosion. Some damages. Seven glass vessels.
Literature: Orpa Slapak (Editor), "The Jews of India - Bene Israel, Cochin Jews, Baghdadi Jews", the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1995. P. 90 (picture).
