Lot 367
Hanukkah Lamp with Rosette Decoration - "Bezalel"
Hanukkah lamp with rosette decoration, created at "Bezalel", "Sharar" Group. Jerusalem, [1912-1929].
Hammered brass. Marked in Hebrew: "Bezalel Yerushalem".
Inspired by Hanukkah lamps from 14th century Spain or the south of France. Hanukkah lamp with triangular backplate, decorated with a rosette and horseshoe arches and the Hebrew inscription "These candles are holy". Drop-like oil fonts. No room for a shamash. Suspension loop (added later).
On the back of the lamp is a small plaque with the inscription "Made in Palestine at the art workshop 'Sharar' Bezalel Jerusalem P.O.B 729".
Height: 20 cm, width: 22 cm, maximum depth: 6.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Fractures, bending, soldering repairs.
Provenance: Willy Lindwer collection.
