Auction 28 - Objects - Judaica, Ceremonial Art and Israeliana

Chanukah Lamp – Eastern Europe, 18th Century

Opening: $1,200
Unsold
Chanukah Lamp. Eastern Europe, 18th century.
Cast brass.
The back panel is in the shape of an elliptic backrest of a couch with protrusions for reflecting the light. At the front are two candleholders ("shamashim"). The row of cornets for the candles is set on a bridge which is connected to the side panels made of protruding discs upon which the "shamashim" are mounted.
Height: 23 cm. width: 27.5 cm. length: 9.5 cm.
See: Narkis, "Chanuka Menorah", Plate XXXIV, Item 94.
Synagogue Lamps, Chanukah Lamps and Candlesticks
Synagogue Lamps, Chanukah Lamps and Candlesticks