BRASS HANUKKAH LAMP Bezalel School, Jerusalem, early 20th century

On four embossed feet, oil row consisting of eight copper cups attached to base with ornamented front section. Back wall consists of embossed arched top with hook, flanked by two columns, one topped by floral motif, the other by palm tree, derived from Judean coins; a third coin is depicted by an applique rondel at top of the central section of the back wall. Below, two applique winged lions flank an applique depiction of the Temple Menorah, topped by Hebrew Hanukkah inscription. Below, embossed text from Hanukkah liturgy, above depiction of arcade. Servant light slides into channel at viewer’s right. Back wall faced with matched silver plaque. H: 276mm. Oil cups and servant light possibly later