In the form of a Roman lamp embossed and etched with fluting, foliage and Hebrew inscriptions; suspended from three chains. Set and interspersed with real inlaid stones. Lacking removable candle rack. Height: 27 inches (68 cm).
Auction 95 |
Thursday, November 11th,
2021 at 11:00am
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinic Letters, Ceremonial & Graphic Art
In the form of a Roman lamp embossed and etched with fluting
Lot 398
BEZALEL PLATED-BRASS HANGING CHANUKAH LAMP.
In the form of a Roman lamp embossed and etched with fluting, foliage and Hebrew inscriptions; suspended from three chains. Set and interspersed with real inlaid stones. Lacking removable candle rack. Height: 27 inches (68 cm).
c. 1920
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
For a similar example in the Jewish Museum, New York (also lacking the candle-rack) see:
https://thejewishmuseum.org/collection/6949-hanukkah-lamp.
See also Israel Museum Catalogue, Bezalel (1983) p. 83, no. 971.
