Hanukkah Lamp Adorned with Lions (cast brass)
Hanukkah lamps from Poland have a distinct feature: apart from the backplate, they have two side panels, each of which is topped by a candleholder. These were used for the Sabbath candles all year round, and during Hanukkah the right-hand candleholder was used for the shamash (servant light).
Recalling papercut art, the backplate’s elegant design incorporates animals such as gazelles, lions, birds, and even imaginary creatures. Papercutting was popular among the Jews of Poland, and many typical papercut motifs feature on Hanukkah lamps from the region.
The original item is in the Feuchtwanger Collection, purchased and donated by Baruch and Ruth Rappaport, Geneva
$420.00
In stock
| Weight | 3000 g |
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| Dimensions | 24 × 21 cm |
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