Carved with large central Star of David, fronted by row of eight deep oil channels, triangular cavity above for servant light. H: 175mm.
AUCTION 7 |
Tuesday, June 22nd,
1999 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts and Works of Art The Property of Various Owners
Lot 31
STONE HANUKKAH LAMP
Yemen or Palestine, ca. 1900.
Carved with large central Star of David, fronted by row of eight deep oil channels, triangular cavity above for servant light. H: 175mm.
Est: $400 - $600
PRICE REALIZED $600
See the Journal of Jewish Art, vol. XI, Oil Sabbath Lamps and Hanukkah Lamps of Stone from the Yemen (1982), pp.76-83