Name/Title
Hanukkah menorahEntry/Object ID
K_1031Description
On four claw supports. The large lower shelf designed to hold related supplies and catch oil drippings. The upper shelf holds the oil receptacle which is evenly divided into eight holders. The backplate is engraved with two lions, a Magen David, and a menorah. Additionally decorated with a large shell and two cherubs. A similar model can be found in Treasures of Jewish Art from the Collection of Jacobo and Asea Furman. More examples can be found in the Jewish Museum of London and the Jewish Museum of New York and in the book Luminous Art by Susan Braunstein (page 76, number 21)Made/Created
Place
Country
GermanyContinent
EuropeNotes
Date made: 19th century