Hanukkah Lamp

Unknown19th century

Derfner Judaica Museum + The Art Collection
Bronx, United States

Pewter, cast. Poland, 19th century. "Chair" lamp consisting of nine small detached chairs. Each chair has a high cut-out back and a seat which is open to hold oil and a wick. The Hebrew inscription on each chair reads: The Miracle of the Hanukkah.

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Details

Title: Hanukkah Lamp
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 19th century
Location Created: Poland
Physical Dimensions: 3 x 1 x 9 in. (7.6 x 2.5 x 22.9 cm), each
Type: Ceremonial Art
External Link: https://artathhar.pastperfectonline.com/webobject/6B243E2A-96C8-4ED2-9596-396627542850
Medium: Pewter: cast
Credit Line: The Ralph and Leuba Baum Collection

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Lighting Metal Pewter Poland