19th-20th century Hanukkah Lamp from Coastal North Africa

This lamp represents a combination of Italian and North African elements. The rectangular backplate form with crenellations across the top is found on some Italian lamps. The backplate was cast from the same model as a lamp in the Israel Museum that was purchased in Morocco. In addition, an example of this type of backplate has the same scrolled element in the center that is found on coastal North African lamps.