A synagogue Lamp for festivals and special occasions. India, [end of 19th century].
Bent and sawn brass, metal hook.
Two tier lamp, with 13 round spaces for hanging glass oil-cups. This lamp is an example of lamps which were used during festivals and special occasions with two tiers and a place for 13 oil-cups.
Height: 73 cm. diameter: 46 cm. Wear and rust.
See: "Jews of India – B'nei Israel, Kutchinim, Baghdadim", edited by Orpah Salfek (Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1995), p. 84.