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).

Estimate: $3,000–$5,000
Hammer price: Not recorded

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BEZALEL PLATED-BRASS HANGING CHANUKAH LAMP.

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c. 1920

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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.

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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).

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