Hanukkah menorah

Name/Title

Hanukkah menorah

Entry/Object ID

K_1031

Description

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

Germany

Continent

Europe

Notes

Date made: 19th century

Dimensions

Height

10-3/8 in

Material

pewter