Small Hanukkah Lamp (cast brass)

This item is based on the design of medieval Hanukkah lamps from Spain and southern Italy, which subsequently spread to other regions of Europe. While this lamp preserved the triangular shape of those early prototypes that were meant to be hung on the wall, its three legs make it possible to stand it on a table or windowsill, as was the local custom. Another novel element is the Star of David, a symbol of the rising Zionist movement that became a popular decorative motif on ceremonial objects in the early 20th century. 
The original item is in the Israel Museum Collection